A Special Welcome
Dave Bowers
Gold coins start our listings in this issue of
the Coin Collector. And, how exciting gold coins
can be! On today’s market, a large, hefty, and
quite impressive double eagle can be bought for
just a few hundred dol¬
lars, this beingless than
half of what many
pieces sold for in the
heady days of gold bul¬
lion prices in the late
1970s-over 20 years
ago! If you disregard
“ultra" grades and con¬
centrate on what many
call “collector coins,"
there are many gold
coins from dollars to double eagles that are
surprisingly affordable, this including quite a few
truly scarce and rare varieties.
Enjoy the coins you already own! While
we look forward to receiving your order for
new coins, I also suggest that you can derive a
tot of pleasure by enjoying the coins you already
own. In today’s world many have forgotten the
pure joy of seeing a coin collection displayed in
an album or tray, all coins visible at the same
time. The “Eagle* notebook album pages we
discount!) and make it possible to view your
1 921-1 935, or other colfection-<x>mplete with
still need.
Books are another great way to enjoy
collecting. For a few hundred dollars you can
build a litde library of truly fascinating books— to
read as time permits, and to add further dimen¬
sions to the coins you already own. My latest
book, More Adventures With Rare Coins, is now
in our ware house and will be ready for delivery
soon. In this issueon page6you willfindourfinal
“Pre-publication offer.” I absolutely guarantee
thatyou’ll find this book to be delightful reading
from cover to cover. It is ail new material and,
in my opinion is a worthy successor to my 1 979
book, Adventures With Rare Coins (which has
sold tens of thousands of copies and has been
enjoyed everywhere).
Coins, albums, books— take your pick of
the numismatic delights awaiting you on the
following pages and be sure to check out our
listing of new purchases from the ANA
Convention on pages 18 and 19. Let us help
you make the rest of the summer more fun than
ever! For coins, contact Mark Borckardt, Gor¬
don Wrubei, Betty Wrubel, Andrew Bowers,
or Deb MacDonald in our Rare Coin Gallery
down the hall from my office. For books and
those nifty “Eagle” albums, contact Mary Toed
(with credit card in hand; she will automatically
calculate your discount) . Complete satisfaction
is guaranteed.
Thank you from all of us here at Bowers
and Merena Galleries.
Sincerely
Q. David Bowers
President, Bowers and Merena Galleries
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The Psychology of Collecting -
“Collected Wisdom”
Reader Ron Thompson recently sent us an
article, “Collected Wisdom,” published in The
Chronicle of Higher Education, June 28, 2002.
The thesis: “a new wave of scholarship exam¬
ines the centuries-old ‘mental landscape’ of
collectors.” Peter Monaghan, the author, re¬
cently became one of the many who have en¬
deavored to determine what makes a collector
“tick.” If anything, the introduction to the ar¬
ticle is fascinating:
“Captain James Cook, as he sailed about the
Pacific in the late 1700s, was so eager a collec¬
tor that mocking Tongans offered him rocks
and twigs. One local wit even tried to sell him
a turd on a stick. As many as one in three mod¬
ern-day Americans and Britons, too, collect
anything and everything, from works of the
Old Masters to varieties of dirt.”
Monaghan goes on to quote Susan M.
Pearce, of the University of Leicester, England,
who suggests that “collecting is a way of creat¬
ing self identity.”
Self-Identity
Few would argue with this, and in numis¬
matics this has been proven time and again.
Here at Bowers and Merena Galleries we have
handled as many coin collections as anyone we
know, and of the thousands of holdings that we
have purchased intact or sold at auction over
the years, no two have ever been alike.
From the very word “go,” collecting coins is
an individual pursuit. If I were to give two col¬
lectors each $10,000 today, and suggest that
they order whatever they would like from the
present issue of the Coin Collector, when I sur¬
veyed the results chances would be good that
not even a single coin would be duplicated be¬
tween the two buyers.
Normalcy and Longevity
Again quoting Ms. Pearce, although a collec¬
tor can be “a bit of an oddball,” the fact is that
Some Thoughts by Q.D.B.
“the statistics show quite clearly that they’re just
as likely to be married or to have children or to
have a stable home as anyone else. They’re not
people who find it difficult to make relationships
with humans and use objects as a substitute, but
theyjust make their relationships at least in part
through objects, which is interesting. I don’t
sense any pathology.”
That’s nice, for we collectors like to think
we are “normal”!
In addition, and departing from Pearce’s the¬
sis, collecting can increase your lifespan. Or, at
least I believe that it can. A number of years back
I learned that of the niche professions in
America, those who bought and sold antiquar¬
ian and out-of-print books had, on average, lives
longer than the rest of the population. In and
around the same time I learned that librarians
and violinists also had long life spans. The com¬
mon thread between book lovers and violin lov¬
ers is that each has broadened his/her life to in¬
clude a field that presents challenges, is never
ending, and cannot be conquered completely —
leaving something still to be strived for.
Also, one can retreat into a library, or with
a violin into a quiet room, and become lost in
another world — one in which the latest stock
market news or accounting scandal, or terror¬
ist act, or political coup is not at all important.
Becoming involved in a discipline such as col¬
lecting, playing music, or studying a specialty
brings with it a special tranquility.
A Bridge over Troubled Waters
Among other perspectives I could men¬
tion, collecting can bridge international bor¬
ders, possibly a very good thing in today’s
world of xenophobia, terrorism, and fear.
I recall that a number of years ago, circa
1971, I was traveling with my family in the
Schwarzwald or “Black Forest” district of
southern Germany, not far from the border
with Switzerland. I was interested in tracking
down some information regarding the com¬
pany of Imhof & Mukle, manufacturers of
orchestrions (self-playing orchestras operated
by paper rolls or cylinders) made in
Vohrenbach, a town in the area, decades ear¬
lier at the turn of the 20th century. As luck
would have it, it was in the middle of the
summer, and as we did not plan ahead and
had no reservations for a place to stay, we
were in a bit of a quandary as where to spend
the night.
In poking around Vohrenbach we learned
about a local businessman, Willy Rombach,
who, it turned out, was related to the Imhof
family, and a few minutes after talking with
him — we had never met or corresponded and
I had never heard of him before — he offered
my family use of his beautiful guesthouse!
How often in travels have I seen similar
situations. Just about any collecting activity
bridges all sorts of gaps, whether it be the col¬
lecting of orchestrions or the tracking down
of a mineral specimen or the hunting of an
elusive book.
In the early 1960s I used to spend a lot of
time in London in search of rare coins and
collections. My off hours and weekends were
often pleasurably spent with coin dealers and
collectors — sampling clubs and restaurants,
walking through the pastureland at
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GOLD DOLLARS
Mint State 1851 Gold Dollar
1851 MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with highly
attractive orange gold surfaces . 1,850
1853-0 AU-55 (PCGS) . 345
1854 Type II. AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous yellow
gold with a hint of pinkish rose toning. ... 1,295
1854 Type II. AU-50. A pleasing example with
considerable lustre . 595
1854 Type II. EF-40 (PCGS). Pale orange gold
with traces of lustre . 539
1855 AU-55 (PCGS). Light yellow gold with con¬
siderable lustre . 1,175
1855 AU-53 (PCGS). Lustrous yellow gold with
deep orange toning . 965
1856 Slanted 5. MS-64 (PCGS). Fully lustrous
with brilliant yellow gold surfaces. This is the date
style usually seen on dollars of this year. .. 1,295
1859- S EF-40 (PCGS). Pleasing surfaces with sub¬
dued yellow gold. Quite scarce in all grades, more
so than generally realized . 579
Mint State 1860-S Gold Dollar
1860- S MS-62 (NGC). This is an exceptional ex¬
ample with extremely sharp design features and light
yellow gold lustre. Very slightly prooflike. ..3,950
1870 AU-55 (PCGS). Attractive yellow gold with
splashes of coppery toning. Considerable lustre is
present . 595
Gem Mint State 1871 Gold Dollar
Set Registry™ Quality
1871 MS-66 (PCGS). This is a wonderful gem
example with satiny orange gold lustre and ex¬
tremely sharp design features. Just 3,900 examples
were minted with very few high grade survivors
remaining today . 8,750
1888 MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with frosty
yellow gold lustre . 1,325
QUARTER EAGLES
($2.50 GOLD)
1845 AU-58 (NGC). Sharply struck with lightyellow
gold lustre and faint traces of green toning . 639
1845 EF-45 (PCGS). Attractive yellow gold with
traces oflustre . 365
Important 1846-0 Quarter Eagle
Set Registry™ Quality
1846-0 AU-58 (PCGS). This is a wonderful ex¬
ample with bright yellow gold lustre and excep¬
tional surface quality. Only a few faint hairlines are
noted. A depression in Liberty’s cheek appears to
be as struck. An important opportunity for the
specialist. PCGS has only graded nine finer ex¬
amples from MS-60 to MS-64 . 3,375
Desirable 1847 Quarter Eagle
1847 AU-55 (NGC). An exceptional example for
the grade with sharp design elements and nearly
complete lustre. Satiny in appearance with slightly
prooflike fields. Pale orange toning is primarily
limited to the reverse . 1,495
1851 MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. Very
sharply struck. A great coin! . . . 795
1852 AU-55 (PCGS). Bright yellow gold . 299
1853 MS-60 (NGC). Satiny yellow gold with hints
of pink toning . 369
1853 AU-55 (NGC). Light greenish yellow gold.
From the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection . 269
Important High-Grade 1855-D $2.50
Set Registry™ Quality
1855-D AU-55 (PCGS). For the specialist in
southeastern mint gold coinage, this represents
an extremely important opportunity. Deep or¬
ange-gold with minor blemishes. Natural
planchet lamination is present at upper ob¬
verse, with light blue toning in this area. Just
1,123 examples were minted, one of the low¬
est Dahlonega Mint productions among all
quarter eagles. In fact, the mintage is second
only to 1856-D. Walter Breen noted that this
issue is not verified in Mint State, and al¬
though three MS-60 examples appear in the
PCGS Population Report, we doubt that these
represent more than one coin. Author Douglas
Winter noted that this date is unknown in
Mint State with just five or six AU grade coins
surviving . 31,750
Finest Quality 1862/1
Quarter Eagle
Set Registry™ Quality
1862/1 MS-62 (PCGS). Sharply struck with rich,
frosty orange-gold lustre. Every detail is needle
sharp with the overdate features boldly visible. A
lovely coin and an extremely important opportu¬
nity for the specialist. This is tied with one other
example for finest certified by PCGS, and may be
one of the single finest known examples identi¬
fied today. The exact number known today has
not been precisely determined, however, we be¬
lieve that only a couple dozen exist. This overdate
variety was discovered by Aubrey Bebee in 1962.
Walter Breen suggested that only about 12 ex¬
amples were known when he published his Com¬
plete Encyclopedia. In close examination of the date
features, we think this might better be called
“1862 over inverted date,” which, if so, makes it
all the more fascinating! . 14,750
1869 AU-53 (NGC). Sharply struck with light
yellow gold lustre. Just 4,320 examples were
minted . 895
Mint State 1871 Quarter Eagle
1871 MS-61 (PCGS). This is a very scarce issue
from a mintage of just 5,300 circulation strikes.
Sharply struck with frosty yellow gold lustre and
hints of pale orange toning. In all grades, PCGS
has certified only 20 Mint State examples of this
date . 2,650
Mint State 1876 Quarter Eagle Set
Registry™ Quality
1876 MS-61 (PCGS). An important opportunity
for the quarter eagle specialist. This lovely ex¬
ample has bright yellow gold lustre with outstand¬
ing aesthetic appeal. Just 4,170 circulation strikes
were coined, and from this total PCGS has only
graded seven as MS-60 or finer . 4,350
1878-S AU-58 (PCGS). Outstanding quality with
lustrous yellow gold surfaces . 365
Mint State 1881 Quarter Eagle Rarity
1881 MS-62 (NGC). Sharply struck with slightly
reflective yellow gold lustre. A few very minor
abrasions are consistent with the grade. We can¬
not overemphasize the importance of this offer¬
ing, with the present example ranking among the
very finest survivors from an original mintage of
just 640 circulation strikes. With another 51
Proofs recorded, the total mintage of this issue
remains at less than 700 coins. Considering both
PCGS and NGC combined, just 20 Mint States
examples of this issue have been certified in all
Mint State grades. Of this total, just six examples
have been graded MS-62 with only two finer
coins . 16,875
1886 AU-58 (NGC). A lovely example with lus¬
trous yellow gold surfaces. An ideal combination
of quality and price . 725
1887 AU-50 (PCGS). Highly attractive with deep
yellow gold lustre and splashes of pinkish orange
toning. Both obverse and reverse have reflective
fields . 389
Choice Mint State 1894 $2.50
1894 MS-63 (PCGS). Highly attractive with sharp
design elements and reflective fields. Brilliant yel¬
low gold lustre . 1,795
1896 MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck with green¬
ish gold lustre . 765
Eagle Albums
for certified coins
Eagle certified albums accommodate all
popular certified coins in a single album.
PCGS, NGC, and ICG holders all fit
snugly in the album pockets. The smaller
ANACS slabs are held snugly in the
album pockets with optional foam U-
shaped adaptors. Each heavy duty clear
rigid page holds 9 certified coins and
allows viewing from both sides.
EAGLE-27: 3-Page certified album
(holds 27 coins). $24.95.
Gem 1900 Quarter Eagle
Set Registry™ Quality
1900 MS-66 (PCGS). An absolutely incredible
gem with sharp design elements and outstanding
yellow gold lustre. This issue has the second low¬
est mintage of any regular issue quarter eagle from
1900 to 1929. The only lower mintage issue is the
191 1-D rarity . 2,850
Lustrous 1900 Quarter Eagle
1900 MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely gem with satiny
yellow gold lustre . 1 ,650
1900 MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with brilliant
pinkish gold lustre . 965
Gem 1904 Liberty Quarter Eagle
1904 MS-66 (PCGS). This is an exceptional gem
with frosty yellow gold lustre and very sharp de¬
sign elements. Examples of this quality are seldom
encountered . 2,195
1904 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant yellow gold with
faint orange peripheral toning . 945
Gem 1905 Quarter Eagle
1905 MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding example
with sharp design features and brilliant yellow
gold lustre . 2,195
Gem 1908 Indian $2.50
1908 MS-66 (PCGS). Exceptional quality with
deep orange toning over brilliant yellow gold lus¬
tre . 7,150
1908 MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example with bril¬
liant deep yellow gold lustre . 1,095
Choice Mint State 1909 $2.50
1909 MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous lightyel¬
low gold surfaces. An attractive satiny ex¬
ample . 1,975
1910 MS-63 (PCGS). Bright yellow gold lus¬
tre . 1,195
1911 MS-63 (PCGS). Soft, frosty yellow gold lus¬
tre . 1,125
1911 MS-63 (NGC). Highly lustrous with frosty
yellow gold surfaces . 1,075
1911 AU-53 . 199
1911-D AU-58 (NGC) . 2,575
Choice Mint State 1912 $2.50
1912 MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and highly
lustrous with lovely medium yellow gold sur¬
faces . 2,150
1913 MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous light yellow
gold . 475
1913 AU-58. Light yellow gold . 259
Mint State 1914 $2.50
1914 MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous light yellow
gold . , . 1,495
1914 AU-58 (PCGS). A lustrous example with
yellow gold surfaces . 285
1914 EF-45 (PCGS). Pleasing light yellow gold. An
affordable example of this scarce issue . 239
Lustrous 1915 Quarter Eagle
1915 MS-64 (PCGS). This is an extremely attrac¬
tive example with deep yellow gold lustre and
sharp design elements . 1,595
1915 MS-63 (PCGS). Attractive light yellow gold
lustre . 1,175
1915 MS-62 (PCGS). A lustrous yellow gold lus¬
tre . 495
1925-D MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply
struck with lovely yellow gold lustre . 1 ,275
1925-D MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with lovely
pinkish gold lustre . 845
Sensational 1926 Quarter Eagle
1926 MS-65 (PCGS). This frosty gem has fully
brilliant yellow gold lustre and exceptional aes¬
thetic appeal . 3,675
1926 MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty yellow gold with a
hint of pink . 1,075
1926 MS-61 (PCGS). Brilliant light yellow gold
lustre . 295
Gem Quality 1927 Quarter Eagle
1927 MS-65 (PCGS). A delightful gem example
with frosty yellow gold lustre . 3,295
1927 MS-63 (NGC). Light yellow gold lus¬
tre . 819
1929 MS-65 (PCGS) . 3,995
1929 MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with lovely
yellow gold lustre . 845
Choice Mint State
1854 $3 Gold
Lustrous and Beautiful
First Year of Issue
1854 MS-64 (PCGS). A lustrous, beautiful speci¬
men of the first year of issue of this curious de¬
nomination, and the only year with the word
DOLLARS on the reverse in small letters. A prize
specimen that will be a showpiece in any type set
or general collection . 6,750
1854 AU-55 (NGC). A lovely type coin with sat¬
iny greenish gold lustre . 1,275
1855 AU-58 (PCGS) . 1,650
1860 EF-45 (NGC). Very light yellow gold with a
hint of green. A pleasing example with just a few
very minor surface marks, not unusual for the
grade. A scarce coin by any evaluation. ... 1 ,195
1874 AU-55. A brilliant yellow gold example with
a few very minor hairlines . 995
Choice Mint State 1878 $3
1878 MS-63 (NGC). An absolutely delightful ex¬
ample with frosty light yellow gold lustre. “As you
like it,” and more! An exceptional candidate for
the type collector . 4,795
1878 AU-58 (PCGS). Lustrous with faint pink ton¬
ing . 1,295
1878 AU-58 (NGC). Very light yellow
gold . 1,275
Lustrous 1880 $3 Gold
1880 AU-58 (NGC). Pale yellow gold with reflec¬
tive, prooflike fields. Always popular due to its
enticing low mintage figure. A key $3 piece at any
grade level . 2,875
$5 GOLD HALF EAGLES
Early Half Eagles
Attractive 1800 Half Eagle
1800 B-l-D. AU-55 (PCGS). A lovely example of
this turn of the century issue with deep yellow
gold lustre and hints of green toning. Both ob¬
verse and reverse have slight central weakness
with the remaining design elements extremely
sharp. A wonderful opportunity for the advanced
type collector . 6,250
1837 AU-50 (PCGS). Lustrous deep green-gold
with considerable eye appeal . 1,195
Liberty Head Half
Eagles Splendid
1839 Half Eagle
First Year of Issue
1839 MS-61 (NGC). This is an amazing example
of the first Liberty half eagle issue. Highly lustrous
greenish yellow gold with splashes of pale rose
toning. This example is sharply struck with full
obverse and reverse design elements, save for
slight weakness among the obverse stars. You will
be absolutely thrilled to have this in your collec¬
tion. We guarantee it! . 4,950
Mint State 1840 Narrow Mill Half Eagle
1840 Narrow Mill. MS-61 (NGC). This is a
lovely Mint State example with extremely sharp
design elements and brilliant greenish gold lustre.
A few very light surface marks are consistent with
the grade. An extremely important opportunity
for the specialist to acquire a high quality example
of this early Liberty half eagle. In his Complete
Encyclopedia, Walter Breen noted this issue is “very
rare above EF.” Today, we would characterize
this as “very rare in Mint State.” The Bass Col¬
lection auctions yielded 12 different 1840 Narrow
Mill half eagles, with 1 1 grading AU and a single
MS-60! . 4,650
Lovely 1840 Narrow Mill Half Eagle
1840 Narrow Mill. AU-58 (PCGS). A wonderful
example of this early Liberty half eagle with lustrous
yellow gold surfaces. A hint of green along with
faint rose toning adds to the aesthetic appeal. We
are sure you will like this one . 2,650
1848 AU-58 (NGC). An exceptional example
for the grade with light yellow gold surfaces
and strong central details. While not a rarity,
this is a very difficult issue to locate in higher
grades . 795
1851 AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous greenish yellow
gold surfaces with exceptional eye appeal. .. 895
Lovely 185 1-C Half Eagle
1851-C AU-50 (PCGS). An outstanding example
with lovely greenish gold surfaces . 3,195
1853 AU-58 (NGC). Sharply struck with virtually
complete lustre and attractive rose toning at lower
obverse and upper reverse . 595
1854 AU-53 (NGC). Bright yellow gold lustre
with faint pinkish toning . 595
Mint State 1861 Half Eagle
1861 MS-62 (PCGS). Extremely sharply struck with
highly lustrous yellow gold surfaces . 3,395
Highly Important 1867 Half Eagle
1867 AU-55 (PCGS). A lovely specimen retaining
muchofits original lustre. The 1867 half eagle is
a classic rarity, and only at widely separated inter¬
vals to we have the opportunity to offer one for
sale. We estimate that only 40 to 60 pieces exist
from the original circulation strike mintage figure
of 6, 870 . 4,250
1879-S AU-55 (PCGS). Brilliant yellow gold. 299
Choice 1880 Half Eagle
1880 MS-64 (PCGS). Satiny yellow gold lustre
The Coin Collector # August 1 9, 2002
3
Coin Quiz:
What’s New at the Zoo?
We give clues concerning zoological creatures found on five different American numismatic items, some rare, some not so rare. How many
can you identify? Get three or more right, and you are doing well. Get four or five right, and you deserve a copy of one of Raymond L. Ditmars’
books (now all out of print, so some looking is required).
1. To find a handsome specimen of a
diamondback terrapin, a turtle indigenous
to the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay and
other southern reaches, you need to track
down one of these:
a. 1934 Maryland Tercentenary com
memorative half dollar.
b. 1837 Hard Times token.
c. 1790 Standish Barry threepence issued
in Baltimore.
d. 1776 $8 Continental Currency paper
bill.
2. The 1860 $5 gold coin issued by the
Mormons, from dies by Albrecht Kuner,
features as a motif a:
a. Seagull, such as found at the Great Salt
Lake.
b. Leopard frog.
c. Lion.
d. Horned toad.
3. One of the more popular designs of $10
bills from the early 20th century is popularly
known as the:
a. Bison note.
b. Teddy Bear bill.
c. Faithful Dog greenback.
d. Coelecanth note.
4. If you are looking for a whale on a numis¬
matic item, a likely possibility is the:
a. $500 Confederate States of America
bill issued in Montgomery, Alabama,
1861.
b. Pattern trade dollar by Baily, 1873.
c. 1805 Eccleston medal.
d. 1935 Hudson commemorative half
dollar
5. GOOD FOR A SCENT is the in¬
scription, and the motif is the head of a dog,
found on:
a. An 1863 Civil War token issued by
Merriam of Boston.
b. A scrip note for 25 f issued by Thayer’s
Hotel, Littleton, New Hampshire, in
1885.
c. The counterstamp of Harris,
Marchand & Co. on gold ingots made
in Marysville, California, in 1857.
d. The 1925 Vancouver commemorative
half dollar.
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with very slightly reflective fields. An attrac¬
tive example, sharply struck, and highly desir¬
able . 1,595
1881 MS-64 (PCGS). An exceptional example
with highly lustrous yellow gold surfaces. 1 ,125
1882 MS-60 (PCGS). Sharply struck with light
yellow gold lustre . 229
1882 AU-58 (PCGS). Deep yellow gold . 209
1882-CC EF-45. Pale greenish gold surfaces. 595
1884-S MS-61 (PCGS). Extremely sharp with
outstanding eye appeal. Deep orange-gold lustre
with satiny surfaces. A scarce issue at a modest
price. An important opportunity for the special¬
ist to acquire this date . 495
1884- S EF-45 (PCGS). Light yellow gold surfaces
with considerable lustre . 229
1885- S MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with bril¬
liant lustre . 1,250
1885-S MS-61 (PCGS). Attractive hght yellow
gold . 285
1885-S AU-58 (PCGS). Lovely deep yellow sur¬
faces . 195
1891 AU-58 (PCGS). Light yellow gold with nearly
complete lustre . 339
1891-CC AU-55 (PCGS). An attractive example
with lustrous hght yellow gold surfaces . 595
1891- CC AU-50 (PCGS). Rich yellow gold lus¬
tre with faint pinkish toning . 560
1 892- S AU-58 (PCGS). Lustrous and brilliant yel¬
low gold surfaces . 429
Mint State 1893-CC HalfEagle
1893- CC MS-60 (NGC). Lustrous greenish yel¬
low gold with faint pink toning. A lovely example
of the final Carson City half eagle . 1 ,495
1894 AU-55 (NGC). Lustrous yellow gold. . 179
Choice 1897 HalfEagle
Set Registry™ Quality
1897 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant with hght yellow
gold lustre . 1 ,795
1897 MS-62 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with satiny
yellow gold lustre . 339
1897 MS-60. Brilliant yellow gold . 259
1897-S AU-53 (PCGS). Lovely yellow gold lus¬
tre . 259
1898 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 699
Gem 1900 HalfEagle
1900 MS-65 (PCGS). Exceptional eye appeal with
sharp design features and lovely orange gold lus¬
tre . 2,995
1900 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant yellow gold with
splashes of orange . 675
1900 AU-58 (PCGS). Lustrous yellow gold. . 189
Lovely Gem 1903-S HalfEagle
1903-S MS-65 (PCGS). This exceptional gem
example has sharp design features and pristine
surfaces. Lustrous bright yellow gold is accented
by traces ofiridescent rose toning. Although con¬
sidered plentiful in lower grades, this issue is quite
elusive in gem preservation . 3,295
1903-S AU-58. Light yellow gold . 195
1904 MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant . 299
Choice Mint State 1905 $5
1905 MS-64 (PCGS) Brilliant and lustrous. Far
above average in quality . 1 ,225
1905-S MS-60 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully
lustrous . 495
1907 MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 569
1907-D MS-65 (PCGS) . 3,295
1908 Liberty. MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely example
with lustrous yellow gold surfaces and sharp de¬
sign features. A popular issue representing a tran¬
sitional year between the Liberty and Indian
designs . 1,175
Indian Half Eagles
Choice Mint State 1908 HalfEagle First
Year of the design
1908 Indian. MS-63 (PCGS). An attractive ex¬
ample with lovely yellow gold lustre. First year of
issue of the Pratt design with incuse features.
1,495 .
1908- D MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and satiny lus¬
tre . 1,195
1909- D AU-55. Light yellow gold . 299
1910 MS-62 (PCGS). An attractive hght yellow
gold example with satiny lustre . 595
1911 MS-62 (NGC) . 629
1912 MS-63 (PCGS). Satiny greenish gold lus¬
tre . 1,295
1912-S EF-45 (PCGS). Subdued yellow gold sur¬
faces . 369
Choice Mint State 1913 HalfEagle
1913 MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck with deep
yellow gold lustre . 1,425
1913 MS-62 (PCGS). This is a splendid example
with dehghtful yellow gold lustre and sharp de¬
sign elements . 575
1914 AU-58 (PCGS). Pleasing medium gold sur¬
faces . 299
Mint State 1914-S $5
1914-S MS-61 (PCGS). A lovely example of this
key-date with pale yellow gold lustre. Not often
encountered at any Mint State level . 2,395
$10 GOLD EAGLES
five pinkish gold lustre . 595
1891- CC MS-60 (SEGS). Sharply struck with bril¬
liant yellow gold lustre . 795
1892- CC VF-30. Pale yellow gold surfaces. .. 465
1893- S MS-61 (PCGS). Sharply stuck with bril¬
liant yellow-gold . 595
1894 MS-63 (PCGS). A brilliant example with sat¬
iny yellow gold lustre . 619
1895-0 MS-61 (PCGS). A lovely example with
bright yellow gold lustre . 775
Extraordinary 1901 Liberty Eagle
1901 MS-66 (NGC). Sharply struck and highly
lustrous with outstanding yellow gold surfaces.
This impressive gem is truly a coin for the con¬
noisseur . 5,495
1901 MS-62. Sharply struck and lustrous with Hght
orange toning . 275
1901-0 MS-61 (PCGS). An attractive example
from the New Orleans Mint. Lustrous yellow
gold . 575
1901-S AU-50 . 235
Gem 1901-S Eagle
1901-S MS-65 (PCGS). An extremely sharp ex¬
ample with brilliant yellow gold lustre and very
faint iridescent toning. An exceptional example
with considerable aesthetic appeal . 3,250
1903 MS-63 (NGC). An exceptional example
with reflective fields and lustrous yellow gold
surfaces . 1,225
1903- 0 MS-62 (PCGS). A lovely example with
bright yellow gold lustre . 675
1904- 0 MS-62 (PCGS). This scarce issue fea¬
tures soft frosty yellow gold lustre with sharp
details . 875
1905 MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilhant with attractive
greenish gold lustre. Very sharply stmck. ... 945
1905 MS-63 (NGC). Sharply struck with satiny
yellow gold lustre . 995
1906- 0 AU-58 (PCGS). Brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 379
1907 Liberty. MS-62 (PCGS). A brilhant example
with greenish gold lustre . 379
1907- S MS-61 (ANACS). An attractive example
with minimal abrasions. Just 210,500 were struck
in San Francisco . 695
Indian Gold Eagles
Liberty Head Gold Eagles
1847-0 AU-50 (PCGS). Vivid greenish gold lus¬
tre . 595
1853-0 AU-50 (PCGS). Light yellow gold with a
hint of green . 895
1880 MS-62 (PCGS). Sharply struck with frosty
yellow gold lustre . 495
Important 1880-0 Eagle
1880-0 AU-58 (PCGS). An extremely important
opportunity for the specialist to acquire this
scarce date. Sharply struck with greenish gold
lustre . 4,950
1880- S AU-58 (PCGS). Sharply struck with me¬
dium yellow gold surfaces . 345
1881- S MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant with hints of
pinkish toning . 595
1883 MS-62 (PCGS). Sharply struck with lovely
yellow gold lustre . 595
1885 MS-62 (NGC). A sharply struck example
with brilhant deep yellow gold lustre . 679
1888 AU-58 (NGC). A sharply struck example with
deep yellow gold lustre and satiny surfaces. .. 525
1889-S MS-62 (PCGS). Sharply struck with attrac-
1907 No Motto Indian Eagle
1907 No Motto. MS-64 (PCGS). Satiny yellow
gold lustre with exceptional aesthetic appeal. Very
close to gem quality . 3,350
1907 No Motto. MS-61 (PCGS). A pleasing ex¬
ample with hght yellow gold lustre . 595
1908 No Motto. MS-61 (PCGS). Brilhant and lus¬
trous with frosty Hght yellow gold surfaces. A scarce
issue from a mintage of just 33,500 corns . 950
Mint State 1908-D Eagle No Motto
1908-D No Motto. MS-62 (PCGS). Lovely yellow
gold lustre with sharp design features . 1,450
1908- D No Motto. AU-55 (PCGS). An attractive
example with very hght pinkish gold lustre. . 585
Mint State 1908 $10
1908 With Motto. MS-64 (PCGS). This lovely
example has very hght yellow gold lustre. 2,650
1908 With Motto. MS-62 (PCGS). Pleasing Hght
yellow gold . 575
1909 MS-62 (NGC). Highly lustrous with rich
yellow gold surfaces . 635
1909- D MS-62 (PCGS). A pleasing example with
attractive, lustrous surfaces . 1,195
1909-D MS-61 (NGC). An attractive example
with rich yellow gold lustre and few minor abra¬
sions. This ranks among the scarcer Indian eagles,
from a mintage ofjust 121,540 coins . 795
1909- D MS-60 (NGC). An outstanding example,
highly lustrous and sharply struck . 725
1910 MS-63 (PCGS). Rich yellow gold lustre.
1,095 .
1910 MS-63 (NGC). A lovely example with bril¬
hant hght yellow gold lustre . 1 ,075
1910 MS-62 (PCGS). Outstanding quality for the
grade with lustrous hght yellow gold surfaces. . 595
Attractive 1910-D Indian Eagle
1910- D MS-64 (PCGS). Dehghtful quality with
pinkish gold lustre and exceptional aesthetic ap¬
peal . 1,850
1910-D MS-62 (PCGS). A sharply struck example
with lustrous hght yellow gold surfaces . 569
1910-S MS-62 (PCGS). Attractive quality with
frosty yellow gold lustre . 1,195
1911 MS-63 (PCGS). Rich greenish gold lustre
provides plenty of eye appeal . 1,150
1911 MS-63 (NGC). A dehghtful example with
frosty surfaces and a hint of green lustre. . 1,075
1911 MS-62 (PCGS). Pleasing quality with brilhant
lustre . 825
1911 MS-62 (PCGS). Brilhant with hght yellow
gold lustre . 575
1911 MS-62 (NGC). This is an exceptional ex¬
ample with outstanding hght yellow gold lus¬
tre . 549
1912 MS-63 (NGC). Lustrous and sharply struck
with frosty yellow gold surfaces. An ideal candi¬
date for your type set . 1 ,095
1912 MS-62 (PCGS). Highly attractive with hght
yellow gold lustre . 575
1912 MS-62 (NGC). Fully brilhant with hght yel¬
low gold lustre . 549
Lovely 1912-S Indian Eagle
1912-S MS-63 (NGC). An exceptional example of
this scarce issue with rich yellow gold lustre. Al¬
though 300,000 examples were struck, very few
high quality survivors remain today. An impor¬
tant opportunity for the speciahst . 4,150
1912- S MS-62 (PCGS). Deep yellow gold lus¬
tre . 1,125
1913 MS-62 (PCGS). Fully brilhant with lustrous
hght yellow gold surfaces . 575
Mint State 1913-S Rarity
1913- S MS-60 (NGC). This is one of the rarer is¬
sues among Indian eagles, from a mintage ofjust
66,000 coins. Moderately abraded as one would
expect for the grade assigned, however, still attrac¬
tive with deep yellow gold lustre. For a real chal¬
lenge, consider forming a complete collection of
San Francisco Mint coins dated 1913 . 3,850
Lustrous 1914 Indian Eagle
1914 MS-64 (PCGS). This is an exceptional ex¬
ample with rich and satiny yellow gold lustre and
amazing aesthetic appeal. A lower mintage ex¬
ample although considered only moderately rarer
from a price standpoint . 2,650
1914 MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous light yellow
gold . 595
1914 MS-62 (NGC). A lovely example with frosty
yellow gold surfaces and a trace ofhght green lus¬
tre . 569
Choice Mint State 1914-D $10
1914-D MS-64 (NGC). This is an impressive example
with highly lustrous hght yellow gold surfaces. An
important opportunity for the speciahst . 3,350
Mint State 1914-D $10
1914-D MS-63 (PCGS). Highly attractive with faint
pinkish toning over yellow gold lustre . 1 ,675
Desirable 1914-S Eagle
1914-S MS-62 (PCGS). Lightly abraded, how¬
ever, highly attractive with lovely yellow gold
lustre . 1,650
1914-S AU-55 (NGC). Slightly weakly struck al¬
though with exceptional hght yellow gold lustre
and very pleasing surfaces . 465
1914- S EF-45 (PCGS). An attractive example with
considerable lustre . 429
1915 MS-63 (NGC). A wonderful example with
choice hght yellow gold surfaces . 1,295
1915 MS-62 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with consid¬
erable eye appeal . 595
Rare Mint State 1915-S Eagle
1915- S MS-62 (NGC). An outstanding example of
this rare issue with highly lustrous hght yellow
gold surfaces. Exceptional quality for the grade,
representing an important opportunity for the
speciahst . 5,650
Mint State 1916-S $10
1916- S MS-62 (NGC). This is a very attractive
example with hght yellow gold lustre . 1 ,450
Choice Mint State 1926 $10
1926 MS-64 (NGC). Lustrous light yellow gold
surfaces. An ideal candidate for your type collec¬
tion . 1,425
1926 MS-63 (NGC). This is a lovely example with
Hght yellow gold lustre . 635
1926 MS-62 (PCGS). Sharply struck with light
yellow gold lustre . 465
1926 MS-61 (PCGS). Brilliant . 429
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Gem 1932 Indian Eagle
1932 MS-65 (PCGS). This is an exceptional example
of the final collectible Indian eagle. Rich and satiny
with outstanding yellow gold lustre . 3,495
Choice Mint State 1932 Eagle
1932 MS-64 (PCGS). A sharply struck example
with satiny yellow gold lustre . 1 ,495
1932 MS-64 (NGC). An attractive example with
lustrous surfaces . 1,425
1932 MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant . 645
1932 AU-55. An attractive example . 399
$20 GOLD DOUBLE
EAGLES
Liberty Head Double Eagles
Lovely 1850 Double Eagle
First Year of Issue
1850 AU-55 (PCGS). A spectacular coin featuring
brilliant greenish yellow gold lustre and extremely
sharp design details. The surfaces are very lightly
abraded, however, we do not find any actual wear.
Many would not hesitate to call this example fully
MS-60 with a substantially higher price. First year
of circulation coinage for the double eagle de¬
nomination, an important consideration for type
collectors. We cannot explain with more detail
how wonderful this coin is, so we suggest you
place your order today. We are certain you will be
absolutely delighted . 3,995
1855-S EF-45 (PCGS) . 1,295
Mint State 1857-S Double Eagle
S.S. Central America Treasure
1857-S MS-64 (PCGS). An outstanding example
with highly lustrous, fully brilliant yellow gold
surfaces. Extremely sharply struck. This is an im¬
portant opportunity for the connoisseur. Desig¬
nated as variety 20A, Spiked Shield . 8,250
Mint State 1865-S Double Eagle
From the Brother Jonathan Treasure
1865-S MS-62 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with
frosty yellow gold surfaces and splashes of rose
toning. A lovely Mint State example from the
S.S. Brotherjonathan treasure, offered by us at auc¬
tion in 1999. Since that time, examples from this
treasure have been in high demand with very lim¬
ited supply. We have just this single example
available . 4,595
1875- CC VF-35 (PCGS). An attractive example of
this issue with very minor hairlines. Light yellow
gold surfaces with traces of lustre . 1 ,095
1876- CC EF-45 (PCGS). Light yellow gold with
considerable lustre, more than is expected for the
grade. Light surface marks are present. A wonder¬
ful choice for the Carson City type collector,
combining its status as a Centennial year issue
with the final issue of the Type II design. 1 ,250
Pleasing 1877-CC Double Eagle
1877- CC EF-40 (PCGS). Light yellow gold with
substantial lustre remaining, especially in the pro¬
tected areas. In our opinion this example is closer
to EF-45 than to EF-40. This is the first year of
issue for the Type III design . 1,495
1882-CC EF-45 (PCGS). This should have prob¬
ably been graded AU-50, although a few very light
hairlines in the obverse field suggest the EF-45
grade assigned by PCGS. This lovely double eagle
has exceptional lustre, virtually complete, and is
extremely sharp. An outstanding candidate for the
date specialist, or for the design collector. . 1,395
1882- CC VF-25 (PCGS). A lovely example with
light yellow gold surfaces and deeper peripheral
toning . 1,195
1883- CC EF-45 (PCGS). Sharply struck with at¬
tractive yellow gold surfaces and few minor blem¬
ishes. Considerable lustre remains, especially in
the protected areas around devices . 1 ,295
Mint State 1884-CC Double Eagle
1884- CC MS-61 (NGC). Sharply struck with
frosty pinkish gold lustre. A few minor blemishes
are present, including a light obverse scratch
keeping this from a higher numeric grade. Your
satisfaction is guaranteed as always . 3,295
Lovely 1889-CC Double Eagle
1889-CC EF-45 (PCGS). Sharply struck with con¬
siderable lustre. Rich and attractive yellow gold
with hints of lustre. In our opinion, this should
have received the AU-50 grade . 1,550
1889- CC EF-40 (PCGS). A pleasing light yellow
gold example with very minor blemishes. . 1 ,350
Lustrous 1890-CC $20 Gold
1890- CC AU-50. Brilliant yellow gold lustre. A
lovely specimen of this popular Carson City Mint
issue . 1,450
Lovely 1890-CC Double Eagle
1890-CC AU-50 (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬
ample for the grade with sharp design features,
light yellow gold lustre, and slightly reflective
obverse and reverse fields . 1,450
1890-CC EF-45 (PCGS). An exceptional example
for the grade with nearly complete yellow gold
lustre! The surfaces have very light imperfections,
however, this example has exceptional aesthetic
appeal . 1,250
Pleasing 1892-CC Double Eagle
1892- CC AU-50 (PCGS). This is a delightful ex¬
ample with considerable light yellow gold lustre
and few minor surface marks. An important op¬
portunity for the specialist . 1,695
1893 MS-61 (PCGS) . 449
1893- CC EF-40 (PCGS). Sharply struck with rich
yellow gold surfaces and hints of rose toning.
Considerable lustre remains, especially in the pro¬
tected areas around devices . 1,395
1894 MS-63 (PCGS) . 829
Choice Mint State 1896-S $20 Gold
1896-S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant, lustrous sur¬
faces . 1,395
1898-S MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant yellow gold lus¬
tre with sharp design features . 539
1898-S MS-60 . 450
1900 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant orange gold lus¬
tre . 625
1900 MS-63 (PCGS) . 625
1900 MS-62 (PCGS) . 495
1900 MS-61 (PCGS) . 449
1900 AU-58 (PCGS) . 439
Gem Mint State 1901 $20
1901 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck and extremely
attractive with very light iridescent toning. . . 3,395
1903 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive. 645
Choice 1903-S Double Eagle
1903- S MS-64 (PCGS). A wonderful example
with sharp design elements and fight yellow gold
lustre . 2,795
1904 AU-58 (PCGS). An affordable example for
your type set. Housed in a first generation PCGS
holder . 409
1904- S MS-60 . 475
Mint State 1905 Double Eagle
A Condition Rarity
1905 MS-62 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with deep
yellow gold surfaces and splashes of rose toning.
This is very sharply struck. Just 58,910 circulation
strikes were minted, the second lowest produc¬
tion of any Liberty double eagle from the 20th
century. This example is seldom encountered in
higher grades . 3,850
Important 1906-D $20 First Denver
Mint Issue Set Registry™ Quality
1906-D MS-64 (PCGS). This stunning Mint State
example has exceptional surfaces for the grade and
lovely frosty yellow gold lustre. Highly attractive
and truly a coin the will please even the most dis¬
criminating of collectors. A condition rarity with
just a single finer MS-65 example certified by
PCGS . 3,650
1906- S AU-58 (PCGS, Bass). Satiny yellow gold
with virtually complete lustre. From the Bass
Collection . 529
Lustrous 1907 Liberty Head $20
Set Registry™ Quality
1907 Liberty. MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely example
of the final year of issue for this design type.
This exceptional example has highly lustrous
greenish gold lustre with considerable aesthetic
appeal . 1,995
1907 Liberty. MS-63 (PCGS) . 750
1907 Liberty. MS-62 (PCGS). Although very
lightly abraded, an attractive example with deep
yellow gold lustre . 539
1907 Liberty. MS-60 . 450
Choice 1907-S Double Eagle
1907- S MS-63 (PCGS). An outstanding example
with frosty yellow gold lustre and sharp design
features . 1,675
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles
MCMVH (1907) High Relief. Wire Edge. MS-
65 (PCGS). An incredible gem example of this
most extremely popular 20th century issue. This
is very sharply struck with satiny yellow gold lus¬
tre . 31,500
Gem 1907 Saint-Gaudens $20
1907 Saint-Gaudens. Arabic date. MS-65
(PCGS). An exceptional gem example with deep
orange gold lustre and satiny surfaces . 2,395
1908 No Motto. MS-63 (PCGS) . 539
1908 With Motto $20
1908 With Motto. MS-64 (PCGS). This is a won¬
derful example with satiny light yellow gold lus¬
tre and sharp design definition . 3,995
Mint State 1909/8 Double Eagle
1909/8 MS-61 (NGC). Highly lustrous light yel¬
low gold. The overdate features are especially
bold. An outstanding example of this fairly scarce
and infinitely interesting variety . 1,695
Gem 1909-S $20
1909- S MS-65 (PCGS). A coin for the connois¬
seur. This gem example displays satiny yellow
gold lustre with pristine surfaces . 5,750
Gem 1910-D Double Eagle
1910- D MS-65 (PCGS). A brilliant gem with
sharp design features and exceptional pinkish gold
lustre . 3,250
Gem 191 1-D Double Eagle
Set Registry™ Quality
191 1-D MS-66 (PCGS). A highly attractive and ex¬
tremely important example with satiny yellow gold
lustre and faint pinkish toning. Only seven finer
examples have been certified by PCGS . 3,350
1911-D MS-64 (PCGS) . 695
1911-S MS-64 (PCGS) . 845
1914 MS-61 (PCGS) . 669
1914- S MS-63 (PCGS). Lustrous yellow gold sur¬
faces . 585
1915- S MS-63 (NGC) . 595
1922 MS-64 (PCGS) . 675
1922 MS-63 (PCGS) . 595
1923 MS-63 (PCGS) . 579
Gem 1924 Double Eagle
1924 MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck with radi¬
ant yellow gold lustre. An impressive gem ex¬
ample . 2,895
1924 MS-65 (PCGS). A lustrous gem with light
yellow gold surfaces . 1 ,095
1924 MS-64 (PCGS) . 675
1924 MS-64 (NGC). Light yellow gold lustre with
splashes of coppery orange toning . 675
1924 MS-63 . 539
1924 MS-62 (PCGS). Sharply struck with brilliant
yellow gold lustre . 489
Choice 1926-S $20
1926-S MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with bril¬
liant yellow gold lustre and a hint of pink ton¬
ing . 5,750
1927 MS-65 (PCGS) . 1,125
COLONIAL AND EARLY
AMERICAN COINS
1723 Hibernia Halfpenny. Double Struck. F-
12 (PCGS). Mottled dark olive and steel brown.
Double struck on a slightly oval planchet. 1,150
1760 Voce Populi. Breen-223, Nelson-9,
Zelinka-6C. VF-35 (PCGS). Choice medium
tan surfaces . 359
1760 Voce Populi. “VOOE” spelling. Breen-227,
Nelson-3, Zelinka 7-E. VF-35. A wonderful ex¬
ample with smooth light brown surfaces . 495
1788 Connecticut. Mailed Bust right. Miller 2-D.
VF-20. Mahogany fields with olive-brown de¬
vices. Very minor rim bruises are noted . 195
Impressive 1786 New Jersey Copper
1786 New Jersey. Wide Shield. Maris 20-N.
EF-45 (PCGS). Smooth olive-brown surfaces
with considerable aesthetic appeal. An important
opportunity for the colonial enthusiast. ... 2,950
1786 New Jersey. Wide Shield. Maris 21-N.
EF-40 (PCGS). An exceptional example for the
grade with extremely pleasing medium brown
surfaces . 1,375
1787 New Jersey. Small planchet, Plain Shield.
Maris 46-e. VF-25 (PCGS). Light olive-brown
with heavy clash marks on the obverse . 495
1787 New Jersey. Maris 63-s. G-4. Cleaned long
ago, and burnished to remove corrosion. Now
with deep steel surfaces . 99
1786 Vermont. Bust left. Ryder-10. F-12. Faint
porosity with very dark brown surfaces, as ex¬
pected, lighter devices, and splashes of mahogany
patina . 295
1781 North American token. Breen-1 143. VF-30
(PCGS). Deep steel brown blended with slightly
lighter mahogany . 245
Washington Funeral Medal
“1799” Washington Funeral Medal. Baker-
166c. White Metal. AU-58. Holed for suspen¬
sion as always. This is a wonderful example with
light gray fields and deeper gray devices. An im¬
portant opportunity for the specialist . 2,150
1787 Fugio. UNITED STATES. KN 8-B. AU-
50 (PCGS). A lovely example with pleasing me¬
dium brown surfaces. Weakly defined at lower
obverse and upper reverse . 1 ,295
1787 Fugio. STATES UNITED. Four cinque¬
foils. KN 9-P. Rarity-4. EF-40 (PCGS). A
lovely example with pleasing olive and darker
brown surfaces . 1,375
Lustrous 1787 Fugio Cent
1787 Fugio. STATES UNITED. Four cinque¬
foils. KN 11-X. MS-62 RB (PCGS). An attrac¬
tive example with intermingled brown toning and
pale orange lustre. Several planchet flaws are vis¬
ible on the reverse, as often found on examples of
this series . 2,950
Choice 1787 Fugio Cent
1787 Fugio. STATES UNITED. Four cinque¬
foils. KN 12-X. MS-64 RB (PCGS). This is an
exceptional example with substantial deep orange
lustre and fight brown toning. Heavy clash marks
are visible on the obverse, similar to most ex¬
amples of this variety from the Bank of New Y ork
hoard . 4,950
1787 Fugio. STATES UNITED. KN 13-X.
VF-35 (PCGS). Light tan and olive brown sur¬
faces . 895
Mint State 1804 Half Cent Crosslet 4,
With Stems
1804 Crosslet 4, With Stems. Breen-9, Cohen-
10. MS-62 BN (PCGS). Fully lustrous with glossy
dark brown surfaces. A later die state with radial
flowlines and light borders, as struck . 1,995
Mint State 1806 Half Cent
1806 Large 6. B-4, C-4. MS-62 BN (NGC). A
lovely example with lustrous dark brown surfaces
and hints of faded orange lustre in the protected
areas. The reverse has considerable dark olive ton¬
ing . 1,795
Desirable 1795 Cent
1795 Plain edge. Breen-6, Sheldon-77. VF-35
(PCGS). Choice light brown surfaces with very
minor verdigris around the devices. This is an
extremely attractive example for the variety spe¬
cialist . 2,995
Pleasing 1804 Large Cent
1804 Original. B-l, S-266a. Net VG-10, sharp¬
ness of VF-25 with eroded surfaces. Before shy¬
ing away from this example, please consider the
typical appearance of 1804 large cents, coins that
almost always have problems of one sort or an¬
other. This is an aesthetically pleasing example
with dark brown surfaces. Your satisfaction is
guaranteed, as always . 1 ,450
1 807/6 B-3, S-273. Counterstamped with a crown
figure in incused oval. VG . 295
1807 Large Fraction. B-6, S-276. VF-25.
Smooth dark olive-brown with slightly lighter tan
highlights . 495
1812 Large Date. B-3, S-288. VG-7. Attractive brown
with lighter tan. Very lightly cleaned . 145
1814 Crosslet 4. B-l, S-294. (NGC). A lovely
two-tone example with mahogany brown fields
and fighter chocolate brown devices . 495
1820 Newcomb-13. MS-65 BN (PCGS). This is
a lovely, sharply struck example with nicely
blended dark brown and lighter tan. Fully lustrous
with hints of pale blue toning. This is a popular
choice for type collectors due to the strength of
design details on the original coinage dies, and
imparted to the coins struck from them. .. 1,195
1825 N-7. EF-45 (PCGS). Pleasing olive-brown
surfaces . 459
1838 N-l. MS-64 BN (PCGS). Very choice qual¬
ity with outstanding olive and steel brown surfaces.
Traces of pale orange lustre may be seen within the
devices when using magnification . 595
1848 N-35. AU-50. Sharply struck with glossy,
lustrous medium brown surfaces . 175
1852 N-3. MS-62 BN (NGC). Fully lustrous with
chestnut brown surfaces. The fields are flowlined,
indicating a late die state . 239
1852 N-l 6. EF-45. This is an attractive dark chest¬
nut brown example . 79
Amazing 1868 Large Cent Rarity
Gem Copper Proof
Fewer than a Dozen Known to Us
First We Have Offered in Years
1868 Proof-65 BN (PCGS). One of the very fin¬
est of only a few we have ever seen. Large copper
cent of the circa 1843-1857 Braided Hair style,
but dated 1868. Struck after cents of this format
were officially discontinued, to create a rarity for
numismatists, in the style of the 1913 Liberty
Head nickel, 1884 and 1885 trade dollars, and
related items. We are unable to account for even
a dozen different specimens, at least one of which
is impounded in a museum (American Numis¬
matic Society). The present piece has been con¬
signed to us. For the forthcoming book, More
Adventures with Rare Coins, Dave Bowers has cre¬
ated a chapter on this great rarity — calling it “an¬
tipodal to the 1804 dollar,” in that just about
everyone knows about the famous, classic 1804,
The Coin Collector M' August 1 9, 2002
5
This & That
GREAT NEWS FOR BUYERS!: The latest issue of The Currency Dealer Newsletter had
a headline, “Results Weaker Than Expected at Memphis,” noting that at the annual Paper
Money Show in Tennessee there was “more socializing, general visiting and far fewer
business transactions taking place than customary.” As we dearly love currency both for
auction purposes and your editor's own collection of New Hampshire obsolete and
National Bank notes, we suggest that anyone with interesting New Hampshire notes take
advantage of this “weak” situation and sell us some at full retail strong prices!
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after nuclear disaster” if they live within 10 miles of a nuclear power plant. As quite a
few nuclear power plants are located on seacoasts and other places where people
vacation, not to mention live year-round, we wonder if real estate dealers might like to
include packages of these pills as an incentive when offering such properties for sale? Just
a creative idea.
RETURN TO TRADITION: Pricewaterhouse Coopers is renaming its consulting
division “Monday,” hoping that the word Monday will inspire “fresh thinking, early rising
and the wearing of crispy white shirts.” Somewhat similarly, Consignia, the modern name
for the post office in good old England, is going to revert to the traditional name of the
Royal Mail (which was first used in 1516). (The Economist)
POLLYANNA is alive and well in New Hampshire. Sort of. “A statue of Pollyanna, the
fictional character created by a Littleton native,” was unveiled in front of the Littleton
(NH) Public Library on Saturday, June 8, 2002. Pollyanna was written in 1913 by Eleanor
Hodgman Porter, born in Littleton in 1868. This young girl is famous even today for her
“unflinchingly positive attitude toward life.” (Submitted by David Sundman)
NICE ARTICLE, “Early Alabama Banking,” by Nolan Mims, in the latest issue of
Numismatic Views, published by the Guild Coast Numismatic Association in Alabama. This
is one of many club and organization newsletters that arrive on your editor’s desk, and
we appreciate them all.
S'MS'
PAUL GILKES, in a recent issue of Coin World, explored the mystery of circulation
strike 1895 Morgan dollars, quoting with credit some of the stuff that Henry T. Hettger
and our staff have unearthed. It is likely, in our view, that all 1895 dollars were Proofs, and
that no circulation issues bearing this date were struck.
but relatively few are aware of the 1 868 large cent.
Just as a set of Liberty Head nickels cannot be truly
complete without an 1913, a set of large copper
cents cannot be truly complete without an 1868.
This is the first specimen we have offered in a long
time! . 28,750
SMALL CENTS
Flying Eagle Cents
Choice Proof 1856 Flying Eagle Cent
1856 Flying Eagle. Snow-9. Proof-63 (PCGS).
Rich olive-brown with tinges oflight tan lustre.
A few tiny specks are consistent with the grade.
The reverse is slightly lighter than the obverse. A
minor rim disturbance above ST of STATES, and
at the corresponding point of the reverse, appears
to be a minor clipped planchet. This Snow-9 va¬
riety was only produced in Proof format, although
typical with subdued surfaces, not deeply reflec¬
tive . 12,850
1857 MS-64 (PCGS). Generally quite sharply de¬
fined, with slight weakness on the bottoms of
UNITED STATES. The tops of these same let¬
ters are sharp. Intriguing. Lustrous golden tan
with splashes of iridescent toning . 1 ,395
1857 AU-50 (PCGS). Dark tan surfaces . 185
1858/7 EF-40 (NGC). Attractive olive with fighter
tan on the devices. The diagnostic broken wing
tip is visible, along with the die chip over the first
8. Overdate features are weak but visible. .. 795
Choice Mint State 1858 Flying Eagle
Cent Large Letters Obverse
1858 Large Letters. MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply
struck with exceptional fight tan lustre. Obverse
lettering and date exhibit slight machine dou¬
bling . 1,895
1 858 Large Letters. EF-40 (PCGS). Attractive light
brown . 119
Indian Head Cents
I860 Pointed Bust Indian Cent
1860 Pointed Bust. MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely
example with satiny golden tan lustre. This design
variation is quite scarce in Mint State preservation.
An opportunity not to be missed . 1 ,475
Lovely Proof 1860 Indian Cent
1860 Rounded Bust. Proof-64 (PCGS). Sharply
defined with light tan surfaces. Both obverse and
reverse have subdued Proof fields . 2,295
1863 MS-64 (NGC). Rich golden tan lustre. .. 345
1864 Copper-Nickel. VF-30. Very dark olive sur¬
faces . 49
1864 Bronze. MS-64 RB (PCGS) . 259
1865 MS-64 RD. Sharply struck with bright orange
lustre. A few tiny abrasions and scattered spots
keep this front gem quality . 425
1866 MS-64 BN (PCGS). A delightful specimen
with sharp design elements. Fully lustrous dark
brown surfaces with subtle traces of orange lus¬
tre. An important opportunity to acquire this
scarce date . 479
1867 EF-45 (NGC). Attractive medium
brown . 189
1868 MS-65 RB (NGC). Highly attractive
with more red than brown. Sharply struck
with full diamonds and nearly complete
feather details. An important opportunity for
the specialist . 1,095
1870 MS-65 BN (NGC). This is an exceptional
gem example with light blue toning over dark
brown surfaces. Considerable orange lustre re¬
mains on both obverse and reverse. This example
is very close to “red brown.” Sharply struck with
full feather details on the obverse and full shield
details on the reverse . 1,395
1870 MS-64 RB (PCGS). This lovely cent has
exceptional golden orange lustre fading to ma¬
hogany and fight blue on the devices. The reverse
is nearly full fight orange. A wonderful opportu¬
nity for the connoisseur . 849
1870 EF-40. A pleasing example with light chest¬
nut brown surfaces . 289
Gem Mint State 1871 Cent
1871 MS-65 RB (NGC). Highly attractive featur¬
ing considerable orange lustre blended with olive-
brown. Very sharply struck with all obverse and
reverse design features fully defined . 2,350
1871 MS-64 BN (PCGS). This is an amazing ex¬
ample for the MS-64 grade. The surfaces are pris¬
tine with medium brown toning and traces of
faded orange lustre. All details are sharply defined
on both obverse and reverse . 1,095
1871 MS-63 RB. An attractive example with con¬
siderable orange lustre, especially on the obverse.
Splashes of darker brown toning may be seen on
either side. An attractive example of this very
scarce issue . 895
1871 AU-53 (PCGS) . 399
1871 VF-35. Glossy dark brown surfaces . 299
Gem Proof 1873 Close 3 Cent
Set Registry™ Quality
1873 Close 3. Proof-65 RD (PCGS). This is an
absolutely spectacular Proof with reflective bright
orange surfaces. Hints of attractive lilac toning are
noted on the highest design points. An important
opportunity as PCGS has only certified three finer
Proof-66 RD examples . 3,295
Sensational 1877 Indian Cent
Gem Mint State
1877 MS-66 RB (NGC). This is an absolutely
spectacular example of the key-date among all
Indian cents minted from 1859 to 1909. Both
obverse and reverse have extremely sharp defini¬
tion. All four diamonds are boldly visible and the
feathers are complete to their very tips. The re¬
verse has fully defined wreath detail and the shield
is bold. The surfaces are virtually flawless with
deep orange lustre and lilac-brown toning. Tins
is one of the finest Mint State 1877 Indian cents
we have handled in recent years. A coin for the
connoisseur . 11,950
Gem 1877 Indian Cent
1877 MS-65 BN (PCGS). This is a truly lovely
example of the issue, popular among collectors
over many decades. In fact, this example has been
recognized as a rarity almost since the time of is¬
sue. Both obverse and reverse have lustrous me¬
dium brown surfaces with noticeable orange
lustre and traces oflilac toning . 8,450
Desirable 1877 Indian Cent
1877 AU-50 (PCGS). Sharply struck with choice
olive-brown surfaces. This is an extremely impor¬
tant opportunity for the avid Indian cent collec¬
tor . 2,250
1877 G-6 (PCGS). Light tan and darker brown
with traces of iridescent toning. The tops of
three letters are visible in LIBERTY. An af¬
fordable opportunity to fill this hole in your
collection . 495
1877 AG-3 (NGC). An exceptional example for the
grade with the date complete and fully readable.
The reverse has full rims while the obverse has just
a few letters at upper right and left merged with
the border . 295
1885 MS-65 BN (PCGS). Exceptional quality with
deep brown obverse and fighter tan reverse.
Splashes and traces of orange lustre are present on
both sides . 399
1893 MS-64 RB. Lustrous fight orange is blended
with light brown toning . 195
1 894 MS-64 RB (NGC) . Exceptional quality with
light brown toning and substantial bright orange
lustre . 219
1903 MS-65 RD (PCGS). Fully brilliant with blaz¬
ing orange lustre . a . 395
1907 MS-64 RB (NGC). Pale orange lustre is
blended with dark brown toning . 99
1908-S MS-64 RD (PCGS). Lovely golden or¬
ange lustre, typical of the first San Francisco
Mint cents . 975
1908- S EF-45 (PCGS). Attractive fight brown. A
popular issue representing the very first one cent
coin struck at San Francisco. Prior to 1 908, this Mint
had only produced gold and silver coins . 145
1909 Indian. MS-64 RD. Attractive quality with
bright orange lustre and a few minor toning spots
keeping this from the gem classification . 165
Lincoln Cents
1909- S V.D.B. F-15 (ANACS). Fill that hole in
your album (or slab box) with this delightful ex¬
ample. Choice medium brown surfaces with a
trace of olive . 659
Gem Proof 1914 Cent
1914 Proof-66 RD (PCGS). This is an absolutely
superb gem that is sure to please the connoisseur.
Extremely sharply struck with bright orange lus¬
tre and rings of deep orange and iridescent ton¬
ing . 2,975
Gem Mint State 1921-S Cent
1921-S MS-65 RB (NGC). This is an exceptional
gem example with virtually full orange lustre. Very
fight traces ofbrown and iridescent toning are vis.-
ible on either side. Examples of this issue with full
original lustre are extremely rare . 2,500
Important 1922 Plain Cent
1922 Plain. Strong Reverse. EF-40 (PCGS). A
pleasing example with nicely blended dark
brown and olive. The obverse is rather weak as
usual . 1,850
1922 Plain. F-12 (ICG). Light brown with
typical weak obverse and much stronger re¬
verse . 579
1935 MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant and highly lus¬
trous . 45
1937 Reeded edge. MS-63 RB. Virtually full red,
however, with numerous spots on obverse and
reverse. A genuine Lincoln cent with edge reed¬
ing added at a later date . 250
Reportedly, a number of 1937 dated Lincoln cents and
Buffalo nickels had their edges reeded in 1941. This work was
apparently done by or for Ira Reed in connection with the an¬
nual ANA Convention.
1941 Proof-66 RD (PCGS). Outstanding quality
with fully brilliant orange Proof surfaces. ... 339
1941-D MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant orange lus¬
tre . 39
1943-D MS-67 (PCGS). Lustrous fight gray. .. 65
1943-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant fight gray. ... 39
1943-S Steel. MS-66 (PCGS). Lustrous fight gray
surfaces . . . . . 39
1944 MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant light orange
lustre . 32
Set Registry™ Quality
1944-D MS-67 RD (PCGS). Brilliant with deep
orange lustre . 89
1944- D MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant . 32
Set Registry™ Quality
1945- S MS-67 RD (PCGS). Brilliant deep pinkish
orange lustre . 79
1945-S MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant . 35
1949-S MS-66 RD (PCGS). Fully brilliant and lus¬
trous . 39
Set Registry™ Quality
1950 Proof-67 RD (PCGS). An exceptional ex¬
ample for the connoisseur. Sharply struck as it
should be, with reflective fight orange Prooflus-
tre. This is the highest numerical grade assigned
to any Proof 1950 Lincoln cent, with just six finer
examples designated Cameo ofDeep Cameo. An
extremely important opportunity for the special¬
ist . 750
1952 Proof-67 RD (PCGS) . 139
1953 Proof-66 RD (PCGS). Deeply reflective. 59
1954-S MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant . 32
1955 Doubled Die Cent
1955 Doubled Die obverse. MS-62 BN (NGC).
Highly lustrous with medium brown surfaces.
Traces of original orange lustre is noted .. 1,695
Mint State 1955 Doubled Die Cent
1955 Doubled Die obverse. MS-62 BN
(ANACS). Sharply struck and fully lustrous with
very dark chocolate brown surfaces . 1 ,495
1955-S MS-66 RD (PCGS) . 32
1960 Small Date. Proof-67 RD (PCGS). A lovely
Proof example . 49
Set Registry™ Quality
1960 Small Date. MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant
with deep orange lustre . 69
1 966 Special Mint Set specimen. MS-67 RD (PCGS).
Prooffike with satiny orange lustre . 49
1 967 Special Mint Set specimen. MS-67 RD (PCGS).
Fully brilliant with satiny orange lustre . 49
Rare 1969-S Doubled Die Cent
1969-S Doubled Die obverse. AU-58 (PCGS).
Medium brown surfaces with hints oflustre. This
lesser known doubled die variety has prominent
doubling on the obverse, almost as sharp as that
found on the 1955 cent . 8,950
1972 Doubled Die obverse. MS-66 RD (NGC).
A delightful example of this popular variety. Fully
lustrous with brilliant deep orange surfaces. 679
1972 Doubled Die obverse. MS-65 RD (NGC).
Fully brilliant with satiny deep orange lustre. A
lovely example of this popular and important vari¬
ety . 519
1996 Mint error. Counter brockage. MS-65 RD.
On splayed planchet, etc., greatly increasing its
diameter. Interesting! . 99
TWO-CENT PIECES
Gem Mint State 1864 Two-Cent Piece
Large Motto Set Registry™ Quality
1864 Large Motto. MS-66 RD (PCGS). Highly
attractive with brilliant light orange lustre. A few
minor flecks are present on each side. An ex¬
tremely important opportunity for the date or
type collector. Only one finer example has been
certified by PCGS . 2,475
1864 Large Motto. MS-65 RB (NGC). An ex¬
ceptional example with nearly full “red” lustre.
Doubled 18 in date . 495
1 864 Large Motto. MS-65 RB (NGC). Highly lus¬
trous with deep orange surfaces and fight green¬
ish brown toning . 450
1 865 AU-58. Olive-brown with traces of faded lus¬
tre . 89
1866 MS-66 RB (PCGS). This is a spectacular
example with considerable deep orange lustre
blended with attractive brown toning. The sur¬
faces are exceptional . 1 ,295
1869 Proof-65 RB (NGC). Lightly reflective with
pale orange Proof lustre and attractive iridescent
toning . 845
NICKEL THREE-CENT
PIECES
1865 MS-63 (NGC). Lustrous light gray with con¬
siderable eye appeal . 169
Gem Proof 1866 Nickel Three-Cent
1866 Proof-65 (NGC). Extremely bold design
definition with exceptional iridescent toning.
Light cameo contrast is noted, although not des¬
ignated as such . 1,775
1866 Proof-64 (PCGS). A pleasing example with
slight cameo contrast. Lustrous light gray de¬
vices . 639
Superb Gem 1866 Nickel Three-Cents
Set Registry™ Quality
1869 Proof-66 (PCGS). This is a gorgeous ex¬
ample with very light champagne toning over
deeply mirrored fields. Both obverse and re¬
verse have lustrous devices. Very nearly
Cameo quality . 1 ,395
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Gem Proof 1870 Three-Cent Nickel
1870 Proof-65 (PCGS). An extremely important
opportunity for the connoisseur. Bright and re¬
flective nickel gray surfaces with hints of cameo
contrast. Only a handful of similar or finer qual¬
ity examples have been certified . 2,495
1871 Proof-65 (NGC). Reflective light gray with
slight lustre on the devices. A scarce early Proof
example . 1,395
Set Registry™ Quality
1873 Close 3. Proof-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with
reflective fields and lustrous devices, all visible beneath
a shear drape of champagne toning . 1,150
1873 Close 3. MS-64 (PCGS). Attractive light gold
toning over satiny gray surfaces. Fully lustrous and
very sharply struck . 465
1875 MS-64 (NGC). Highly attractive with hints of
fight gold toning over frosty lustre. A scarce issue
from a mintage ofjust 228,000 examples . 375
Choice Proof 1877 Three-Cent Piece
1877 Proof-63 (PCGS). A lovely example with
reflective pale gold surfaces and slight cameo con¬
trast. This is a Proof-only issue and always in de¬
mand . 1,795
1878 Proof-65 (PCGS). An exceptional gem Proof
example with lustrous nickel-gray surfaces, satiny
on the obverse and lightly reflective on the re¬
verse. This lovely example has the appearance of
a circulation strike, except that it was only struck
in Proof format . 829
1878 Proof-64 (PCGS). A lovely example with
moderately reflective nickel gray surfaces. A
Proof-only date . 595
1880 Proof-66 (PCGS). A lustrous example with
satiny surfaces and very light Proof lustre. Pale
bluish gray surfaces provide considerable aesthetic
appeal . 845
1880 MS-65 (PCGS). An important opportunity
for the specialist. Very sharply struck with frosty
fight gray lustre. This date is elusive in Mint State
preservation. Most high quality survivors are
Proof examples. PCGS has certifiedjust one Mint
State example for every 10 submissions of this
date . 950
1881 Proof-66 (PCGS). A lovely fight gray Proof
with moderately mirrored fields . 795
1881 MS-65 (NGC). An exceptional ex¬
ample, slightly prooflike, with light cameo
contrast . 745
1882 Proof-66 (PCGS). This gem Proofhas sat¬
iny gray lustre with pale champagne toning.
Light cameo contrast is noted, especially on the
obverse . 775
1883 Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). A wonderful gem
quality Proof with reflective fields and lightly con¬
trasting cameo devices. Light champagne toning
over pale gray surfaces . 599
1883 Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). This is a desir¬
able example for the date specialist or type col¬
lector, combining quality and value. Strong
cameo contrast is present with reflective light
gray fields . 495
1885 Proof-65 Cameo (NGC). An attractive
cameo Proof with fight gray surfaces and hints of
champagne toning . 695
Condition Rarity 1886 Three Cents
Set Registry™ Quality
Proof-only date
1886 Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). An outstand¬
ing example and an extremely important op¬
portunity for the specialist. This is the ONLY
Cameo Proof of any grade certified by PCGS,
according to the April 2002 Population Report.
If you are working on a set of these coins in
Cameo Proof grades, you need this coin! The
first call gets it . 1,395
1886 Proof-66 (PCGS). Satiny light gray with
hints of iridescent toning. This is a Proof-only
issue although the present example looks very
much like a satiny circulation strike. Probably very
inexpensive. What do you think? . 795
Memorable Proof 1887/6 Three Cents
Set Registry™ Quality
1887/6 Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). A lovely nickel
gray example with reflective fields and lustrous
devices. This is the only Cameo Proof certified by
PCGS in any grade . 1,395
1887/6 Proof-64 (PCGS). A lovely fight gray Proof
example of this overdate. A Proof-only issue. . 595
1888 Proof-65 (NGC). A delightful Proof with
lovely pale gold toning . 575
1889 Proof-65 (PCGS). A pleasing light gray Proof
for your date or type collection . 545
1889 Proof-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with very
lightly reflective surfaces . 395
SILVER THREE-CENT
PIECES
Lustrous 1858 Three-Cent Silver
1858 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with outstand¬
ing silver lustre. Final year of issue for the Type
II design . 1,695
1858 MS-63 (NGC). A splendid specimen with
frosty white lustre. Quite scarce in any Mint State
level . 769
1862 MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with frosty
lustre and pale gold toning . 485
1870 AU-58 (NGC). Satiny lustre is subdued by
deep grayish brown and iridescent toning. . 775
NICKEL FIVE-CENT
PIECES
Shield Nickels
Gem Proof 1866 Rays Nickel
1866 With Rays. Proof-65 (PCGS). A wonder¬
ful gem Proof example with light champagne ton¬
ing over deeply mirrored fields . 3,995
Choice Proof 1866 With Rays Nickel
First Year of Issue
1866 With Rays. Proof-63 (PCGS). Light gold
and gray toning with reflective fields and very
sharp design features. A lovely example of this is¬
sue, first of the nickel five-cent coinage. . 2,575
Gem Proof 1874 Nickel
Set Registry™ Quality
1874 Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). This is an amaz¬
ing gem quality example with deeply mirrored
fields. This example is tied with one other cameo
Proof for finest certified by PCGS. An extremely
important opportunity . 1,975
1874 Proof-65 (PCGS). This lovely example has
lightly reflective fields with considerable eye appeal.
Very light gold toning is noted on each side. . 995
1874 MS-64 (PCGS). Attractive light gray lustre
with extremely sharp design features . 450
Superb Proof 1882 Shield Nickel Set
Registry™ Quality
1882 Proof-67 (PCGS). This is a gorgeous Proof
example with reflective fight gray fields and lovely
iridescent toning. Slight cameo contrast is present,
although not deep enough to receive the Cameo
designation. This is one of the very best certified
by PCGS with only a single submission graded
Proof-68. An extremely important opportunity
for the specialist and connoisseur . 2,395
1882 Proof-64 (PCGS). Reflective fight gray. .. 439
Condition Rarity 1882 Shield Nickel
Set Registry™ Quality
1882 MS-66 (PCGS). This pristine gem has frosty
fight gray lustre with hints of champagne toning.
This is one of the finest examples on the market
today. In fact, PCGS has only graded three finer
MS-67 coins . 1,395
1883 Shield. MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous and sharply
struck with fight gold toning . 295
Liberty Head Nickels
1883 No CENTS. Proof-65 (PCGS). An attrac¬
tive light gray Proof. Not rare as a Proof, but as
these were made only in one year, and for only
part of that year, they are in never-ending demand
for type set purposes . 975
1883 No CENTS. MS-66 (NGC). Fully brilliant
with satiny light gray lustre . 785
1883 No CENTS. MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck
with lustrous light gray surfaces and faint cham¬
pagne toning . 295
1883 With CENTS. Proof-63 (PCGS). A lovely
light gray example with splashes of pale amber
toning . 269
1883 With CENTS. MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant. .. 239
1884 Proof-65 (PCGS). Reflective fight gray with
moderate cameo contrast . 575
Gem Proof 1885 Nickel
1885 Proof-66 (PCGS). This is an amazing gem
Proof example with exceptional fight gray surfaces
and hints of pale gold toning. A key-date issue
with demand for Proofs due to the rarity of cir¬
culation strikes. An important opportunity for the
specialist. This is so nice that your cataloguer, who
doesn’t even collect Liberty nickels, is tempted to
buy it! . 2,150
1886 Proof-66 (PCGS). An outstanding Proof
with lightly reflective fields and a hint of cameo
contrast. Pale gold and heather toning adds to the
appeal of this gem . 975
1887 Proof-65 (NGC). Fully brilliant with light gray
Proof surfaces and a trace of lilac toning . 629
1889 Proof-65 (PCGS). A sharply struck gem
Proof with splashes of attractive gold toning.
Lightly reflective fields . 569
1901 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 125
1904 MS-65 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with sharp
design features and pale gold toning . 495
1905 MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and sharply
struck . 129
1908 MS-65 (PCGS). A frosty light gray example
with considerable eye appeal. Only one coin has
received a higher grade from PCGS . 1,375
1910 Proof-66 (PCGS). This is an exceptionally
nice example with brilliant fight gray surfaces and
very faint lilac toning. Very sharply struck. . 925
1912- D MS-63 (NGC). Sharply struck with deep
gold toning . 369
Buffalo Nickels
Matte Proof 1913 Type I Nickel
1913 Type I. Matte Proof-65 (PCGS). Highly
attractive with extremely sharp design features
and satiny light gray surfaces. The type collector
searching for an especially sharp example of this
design type would do well to consider a Matte
Proof. . 2,995
1913 Type I. MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with
outstanding fight gray lustre and pale gold ton¬
ing . 259
1913- D Type I. MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with
satiny lustre . 319
1914 MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely example with bril¬
liant lustre and very fight gold toning . 459
1914- D MS-63 (NGC). A pleasing example with
satiny lustre and very light gold toning . 395
191 4-S MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example with
delightful iridescent toning . 459
1916-D MS-63 (PCGS). Lustrous with fight gold
toning over nickel gray surfaces. Average strike for
this issue . 295
1917 MS-64 (NGC). Fully brilliant with bright gray
lustre. Somewhat softly struck at the centers of
obverse and reverse . 139
1920 MS-65 (PCGS). A brilliant gem with lovely
gold and iridescent toning . 735
1920 MS-64 (NGC). Superb quality for the grade
with lustrous surfaces and very light gold ton¬
ing . 245
1921-S VF-20 (ANACS). Pleasing light gray sur¬
faces with hints of amber toning . 450
1923 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with frosty
lustre and faint champagne toning. Plighly attrac¬
tive . 635
1924-S VF-25 (PCGS). Natural medium gray with
darker steel toning outlining the devices. ... 495
1924-S VF-20 (PCGS). A pleasing example with
natural mckel gray surfaces . 485
1926 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive. 199
1927 MS-65 (PCGS). Attractive with light gray
lustre . 295
1929 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 109
1929-S MS-65 (PCGS). An exceptional example
with brilliant satiny lustre . 419
1930 MS-66 (PCGS). Lustrous light gray with
hints of gold toning . 495
1934 MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding example
with brilliant nickel-gray lustre . 395
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1934- D MS-65 (PCGS). An exceptional gem
quality example with satiny fight gray lustre. Only
nine finer MS-66 coins have been certified by
PCGS. An important opportunity . 895
1935 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty nickel-
gray . 239
1935- D MS-65 (PCGS). Pale gold toning compli¬
ments brilliant satiny lustre . 495
1 935— S MS-66 (PCGS). Soft frosty lustre with pale
gold toning. An extremely attractive gem ex¬
ample . 479
Gem Proof 1936 Nickel
1936 Satin. Proof-66 (PCGS). Outstanding qual¬
ity with extremely sharp design features and sat¬
iny white lustre . 2,295
1936 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant with faint gold ton¬
ing . 109
1936- D MS-66 (PCGS). Lightly toned with pale
gold over frosty lustre . 199
1936-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply
struck with attractive gold toning . 109
1936- S MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck with lus¬
trous fight gray surfaces . 199
Superb Proof 1937 Nickel
Set Registry™ Quality
1937 Proof-67 (PCGS). This superb Proof has
exceptionally deep mirrored fields with very fight
champagne and pale blue toning. All design fea¬
tures are extremely sharp. An outstanding gem for
the connoisseur . 2,495
Gem Proof 1937 Nickel
1937 Proof-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with light
nickel-gray surfaces. An important opportunity
for the date specialist or type collector. ... 1,850
1937- D MS-65. Brilliant with light gold toning. .. 65
Set Registry™ Quality
1938- D Buffalo. MS-67 (PCGS). An exceptional
gem quality example with very light gold toning.
Highly lustrous and most attractive. PCGS has
only graded two coins at the higher MS-68 grade
level . 275
1938-D/D Buffalo. MS-66 (PCGS). Fully lustrous
with faint gold toning . 99
1938-D/S Buffalo. MS-66 (PCGS). This superb
gem is sharply struck and has amazing aesthetic
appeal. A very popular and affordable over-mint-
mark variety . 295
Jefferson Nickels
1938 Jefferson. MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with
slightly reflective satin lustre . 69
1938-D Jefferson. MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and
sharply struck with lovely fight gold toning . 52
1938- S MS-66 (PCGS). Fully lustrous and brilliant
with a hint of lilac toning . 59
Set Registry™ Quality
1939- D MS-67 (PCGS). A splendid specimen with
lustrous pale champagne toning and sharp design
features. Very nearly Full Steps sharpness. PCGS
has graded 34 examples at this numeric level with
none certified as MS-68 or finer . 495
1939-D MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with at¬
tractive light gold toning. This date has long been
considered a key to the series . 119
1939- S MS-65 (PCGS). Lustrous and frosty with
just a touch offight gold toning . 52
1940 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. ... 54
1940 MS-65 FS (PCGS). Highly lustrous with pale
gray surfaces . 69
1940- D MS-66 FS (PCGS). Sharply struck with bnl-
liant, frosty lustre and attractive gold toning. ... 89
1940-D MS-65 FS (PCGS). Lightly toned with
lovely gold lustre . 69
1940-S MS-66 (PCGS). Fully lustrous . 59
1940- S MS-65 FS (PCGS). Lustrous with a hint of
lilac toning over fight gray surfaces . 79
1941 MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous and very
nearly qualifying as Full Steps . 49
1941 MS-65 FS (PCGS). Outstanding quality with
sharp design features and brilliant lustre . 69
1941 MS-65 (PCGS). A lustrous example with fight
gold toning . 36
1941- D MS-66 FS (PCGS). Sharply struck and
highly lustrous with superb gold toning . 99
1941-D MS-66 (PCGS). Lightly toned with pleas¬
ant gold toning . 59
1941-D MS-65 FS (PCGS). An attractive example
with light toning . 69
1941- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1942- D MS-66 FS (PCGS). An outstanding example
with brilliant lustre and fight gold toning . 109
1942-D MS-66 (PCGS). Frosty and lustrous with
lovely gold toning . 79
1942-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with hints of gold
toning . 69
1942-P Type II. MS-66 FS (PCGS) . 195
1942-P Type II. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and lus¬
trous . 59
1942-P Type II. MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant. .. 39
1942-S MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and frosty
with attractive silver lustre. This was produced in
the silver wartime composition . 49
The wartime composition was an unusual mixture of 56%
copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese.
1942- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant silver lustre. . 39
1943- P MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant example with
satiny silver lustre . 49
1943-P MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with silver sur¬
faces . 39
Average of Over $8,144 Per Lot Realized!
This 1999-P Anthony Dollar
struck on a Sacagawea Dollar
Planchet graded MS-66
(PCGS) brought $13,800
This Important Copper Die Trial for
the 1918 Illinois 50<t MS-63
(PCGS) sold for $43,700
This Gilt Silver Pacific Company Dollar
from the Brand Collection graded Net
EF-45 realized $50,600
Excitement Prevails
Coins were rare and money was common — or so it seemed at the dazzling Rarities Sale conducted by
Bowers and Merena Galleries in New York City on July 31. The 970-lot event realized $7,900,000, or an
average of $8, 144 per lot, a performance rarely matched by any large sale in the history of numismatics.
“The room was packed front to back, wall to wall,” noted Dr. Richard A. Bagg, who worked with many
consignors to the sale. “Dozens of hands were in the air competing for nearly every lot .”
At the elegant Park Lane Hotel at Central Park South, in the same mirrored, chandeliered room that had
hosted the fabled Childs and Bass collections sold by Bowers and Merena, numismatic history was rewritten
in a single evening of unbridled enthusiasm.
Dave Bowers led off the proceedings with greetings to the audience and a review of the treasures at hand,
illustrated in a trademark Bowers and Merena “Grand Format” catalogue.
Some Highlights
Just a few of the highlights across all series included one of the finest known WASHINGTON BORN
VIRGINIA coppers, graded as AU-50, soared to $12,650, a lovely Proof 1841 large cent that fetched $9,775
in strong competition, a gem Mint State 1955 Doubled Die cent with beautiful mint red color went to,
$46,000, and a 1916 Double Die Buffalo nickel, EF-45, caused a scramble among the assembled bidders until
only one bidder paddle was left in the air — at $23,000!
Among silver coins, a 1792 silver halfdisme, in VF-20 realized $32,200, a lovely MS-64 1916-D dime
brought a stratospheric $14,950, a Proof 1842 Small Date quarter realized a dazzling $87,400, an 1838 Proof
half dollar went through the roof at $99,750, a beautiful gem 1795 Draped Bust silver dollar, variety Bow-
ers-Borckardt 51, from the fabled Eliasberg Collection, created a new record at $345,000 amidst spontane¬
ous applause, and a 1836 dollar with C. GOBRECHT F. in field below base and date, struck in copper and
with stars on the reverse, sold for $62,100.
A special section of the Bowers and Merena Rarities Sale catalogue was devoted to the Henry Lang Col¬
lection of Carson City gold. For over 20 years Henry Lang had carefully selected Carson City specimens, along
the way obtaining many Condition Census pieces. The star of the collection was the 1 87 6-CC half eagle, MS-
65, which found a new home for an incredible $138,000!
Other gold coins in the Bowers and Merena Rarities Sale ranged from dollars to double eagles, with many
highlights, including an 1854 MS-68 Type II gold dollar that combined high grade with a great measure of
eye appeal dazzled onlookers at $126,500. A seldom seen 1856 Proof-65 gold dollar went to $48,300, a Proof-
65 1865 quarter eagle went up and up until it finally stopped at $66,700, a rare 1875 $3 in pleasing Proof-
64 went to a new home for $80,500, a Proof-65 1879 Flowing Hair $4 gold Stella chmbed all the way to
$94,300 , and a beautiful Proof-64 1875 $5 sold for $62,100.
Among larger gold denominations, a rare 1875 Proof-64 $10 realized a stunning $117,875 while a gem
MS-66 1927-S $20 was in orbit at $97,750.
There were many other highlights in these and other series, some of which are featured here (all prices
include the 15% buyer’s fee).
Adding It All Up!
‘“While it’s not over until it’s over,’ to quote baseball philosopher Yogi Berra, I knew several weeks earlier
that the sale would be a winner,” Dave Bowers stated. “Pre-sale anticipation was very strong, our offices were
deluged with telephone calls, letters, and e-mails, and there was a lot of excitement in the air. I believe it is a
combination of the quality coins offered plus the realization that a truly fine coin collection can be a pleasure
to own and also a fine store of value. In today’s times, tangible assets are very important.”
At sale’s end B&M Vice President Chris Karstedt commented: “In addition to all of the bidding excite¬
ment, I felt a warmth, a camaraderie among our bidders, a reaffirmation of the pleasures that our wonderful
hobby offers. Dr. Richard Bagg and John Pack are already busy on the next Bowers and Merena Galleries
Rarities Sale, this to be held in Beverly Hills on September 22 followed by a wonderful November event in
Baltimore. And we are delighted to be the official auctioneer for next year’s ANA Convention auction in
Baltimore in July 2003.”
This Proof 1838 Half Dollar from the
Pittman Collection graded Proof-66
(PCGS) realized $97,750
This Gem Proof 1895 Morgan
Dollar graded Proof-66 (PCGS) sold
for $50,600
This Extremely Rare 1842 Small
Date quarter graded Proof-65
(PCGS) sold for $87,400
This 1794 Silver Dollar graded VF-20
(PCGS) realized $66,700
This Finest Known 1874-CC $10 graded
MS-64 (NGC) brought $103,500
This Extremely Rare 1875 $10 Gold graded Proof-64
DCAM (PCGS) realized $117, 875
This Superb Gem 1795 Dollar from the Eliasberg
Collection graded MS-67 (NGC) brought $345,000
This Finest Certified
1955 Doubled Die cent
graded MS-66 RD
(NGC) realized $46,000
A Complete 1836 Proof Set,
highlighted by this $5 Gold graded
Proof-65 Cameo sold for $345,000
Do You Have Coins for Sale?
We would be delighted to consider your impor¬
tant numismatic properties for our next auction
event. What we have done for thousands of others
we can do for you. Please contact Rick Bagg or John
Pack toll free at 800-458-4646 today to discuss how
we may be of service to you!
BOWERS AND MERENA’S UPCOMING AUCTIONS
OCTOBER 3, 2002
Kingswood Galleries (Mail Bid arid Internet A action)
NOVEMBER 7-9, 2002
Baltimore, Maryland
(ivith the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention j
JANUARY 7/2003
Orlando, Florida — The Rarities Sale
MARCH 6, 2003
Kingswood Galienes ( Mail Bid and Internet Auction )
MARCH 13-15,2002
Baltimore, Maryland
(with the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention)
JUNE 5, 2003
Kingswood Galleries ( Mail Bid and Internet Auction)
and many more!
This Prized 1870-CC Double Eagle graded
EF-40 (PCGS) brought $149,500
This Rare Copper 1 836 Gobrecht Dollar graded
Proof-64 RB (PCGS) sold for $62, 100
This Landmark 1876-CC $5 from the
Eliasberg Collection graded MS-65
(PCGS) brought $138,000
The Eliasberg 1854 Type
II Gold Dollar graded i
MS-68 (NGC) brought
$126,500
Bowers and Merena
Does It Again!
Rarities Soar at Bowers and Merena Sale
8
The Coin Collector # August 1 9, 2002
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A Commentary from Larry A.
Dear Mr. Bowers,
For a long time, I’ve had a hankering to write you a letter, and now I am using your
e-mail address to do it. I am a happy client, having purchased coins and books from you.
I enjoy reading the articles in your Coin Collector and Rare Coin Review, and each issue
is a treat to receive.
I’ve been a collector since I was nine and that makes it 38 years now! While I have
bought coins from most of the better known dealers over the years, now I mostly use
the Internet. I am glad Bowers and Merena Galleries is using it too.
I have learned to be careful, however. Last week I bid on a 1926-S Mercury dime
certified as MS-64 with full bands. I won the coin for a very favorable price, and the
transaction was just fine. This week I saw a 191 5-S dime certified as MS-67 by one of
the best known grading services. However, when I received it I found it had scratches
on the cheek and had been obviously cleaned. I called your firm to ask some advice and
was connected to Rick Bagg. I wanted to see if someone at your firm would agree with
me that bagmarks etc in high-point areas should be detrimental when purchasing a 67-
graded coin.
Rick and I had a nice conversation. Afterward, I called the company that sent me the
coin, and their salesman admitted that it had been dipped, and tried to tell me that the
scratches were not important. I plan to send it back.
One reason for writing to you now is to suggest that in some way on the Internet
you should emphasize the truly high quality that Bowers and Merena Galleries has. I
believe that eventually most serious buyers will appreciate quality, even though they
might start out buying the cheapest coins they can find. It would be nice if the
certification services would be consistent, and at least at the MS-67 range it would be
nice to count on coins that don’t have scratches and marks of cleaning.
Perhaps the next time you are hiring staff, you might get in touch with me. I am quite
experienced on the Internet and know quality when I see it.
Thank you so much.
Set Registry™ Quality
1943-D MS-67 FS (PCGS). This is an outstanding
example with brilliant silver lustre and faint am¬
ber toning . 229
1943-D MS-66 FS (PCGS). Lustrous silvery gray
surfaces with light champagne toning . 69
1943-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1943-D MS-65 FS (PCGS). A brilliant example
with very light toning . 69
1943-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1943-S MS-67 (PCGS). A lovely example with
fully brilliant white lustre . 119
1943-S MS-66 (PCGS). An attractive example with
brilliant lustre . 45
1943-S MS-65 FS (PCGS). Brilliant . 79
1943-S MS-66 FS (PCGS). Sharply struck and lus¬
trous . 169
1943- S MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant . 39
1944- P MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant with wisps of gold
toning . 99
1944-P MS-65 FS (PCGS). Brilliant and lus¬
trous . 149
1944-P MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with foil lustre. 69
1944-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant lustre . 59
1944-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1944-S MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant . 52
1944- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1945- P MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with frosty
lustre . 55
1945-P MS-66 FS (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬
ample with brilliant lustre . 379
1945-P MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1945-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant with hints oflight
gold toning. . . 45
1945-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
Set Registry™ Quality
1945-S MS-67 (PCGS). An outstanding example
with fully brilliant lustre . 99
1945-S MS-66 (PCGS). This attractive example has
frosty silver lustre . 59
1945-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
Set Registry™ Quality
1946-D MS-66 FS (PCGS). A pleasing example
with sharp design features and faint gold toning
over frosty lustre . 89
1946- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 55
Set Registry™ Quality
1947- D MS-66 FS (PCGS). Lovely deep gold ton¬
ing over frosty lustre . 265
1947-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 55
1947- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 55
1948- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1 948-S MS-66 (PCGS). A wonderful gem example
with pleasing nickel gray lustre . 55
1948- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1949- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1949- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1950 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1950- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79
1950- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49
1951 Proof-66 (PCGS). Lovely deep gray fields
with brilliant devices. A trace ofiridescent toning
is present . 89
1951- D MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant . 129
195 1-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1951- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49
1952 Proof-68 (NGC). Very light cameo contrast
with faint gold toning . 169
1952 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99
1952- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1952-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79
1953 Proof-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1953-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1953-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79
1954 Proof-68 (PCGS). An outstanding, superb
gem example with deeply mirrored fields and
considerable aesthetic appeal . 129
1954 Proof-67 (PCGS). A lovely Proof example. . 39
1956-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 55
1958-D MS-65 FS (PCGS). Lustrous satiny surfaces
with hints of pale gold toning . 59
1959 Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). A reflective gem
Proof. . 89
1960 Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). Deeply mir¬
rored . 29
Set Registry™ Quality
1961 Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). This is an
absolutely spectacular gem Proof with deeply
mirrored fields and highly lustrous light gray de¬
vices . 675
1962 Proof-68 (PCGS). An exceptional
Proof. . 49
Set Registry™ Quality
1963 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). An excep¬
tional example . 395
1964 Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS). An amazing gem
Proof. . 129
1964 Proof-68 (PCGS). Outstanding quality. . 49
1994-P S.M.S. MS-69 (PCGS). Brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 195
HALF DIMES
1832 Logan McCloskey-12, Valentine-2. Rarity-2.
MS-61 (NGC). A sharply struck impression with
satiny lustre and attractive pale gold toning. 339
1836 LM-5, V-6. MS-64 (PCGS). Deep irides¬
cent toning subdues the satiny lustre. Nearly gem
quality and extremely attractive . 1 ,350
1856 MS-64 (PCGS). A frosty Mint State example
with ivory lustre . 635
Gem 1856-0 Half Dime
From the Eliasberg Collection
Set Registry™ Quality
1856-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Very sharply struck with
exceptional eye appeal. Fully lustrous with light
ivory surfaces. This is one of three examples certi¬
fied by PCGS with non finer. From the Eliasberg
Collection . 2,750
1858 Over Inverted Date. VF-25. Light silvery de¬
vices with brown toning in the fields . 145
Mint State 1864 Half Dime
1864 MS-64 (PCGS). This is an exceptional ex¬
ample with brilliant ivory at the centers of obverse
and reverse, framed by rose and iridescent toning
along the borders. A very scarce issue that at one
time was considered a Proof-only date. ... 1 ,495
1866 MS-64 (PCGS). Outstanding quality with
extremely sharp design features. Lightly toned
over satiny lustre. An important opportunity for
the half dime enthusiast . . . 1 ,295
Set Registry™ Quality
1872 MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding quality halfdime
with brilliant ivory lustre. Extremely sharply struck.
A gem for the connoisseur. Only five finer MS-66
grade coins have been certified by PCGS . 1,195
1872-S Mintmark below Wreath. MS-65
(PCGS). A superb gem example with frosty sil¬
ver lustre and very sharp design features. Wisps of
very fight champagne toning are noted along the
borders . 995
DIMES
Early Dimes
Choice 1814 JR-3 Dime
STATESOFAMERICA Variety
1814 Large Date. John Reich-3. MS-64 (NGC).
This lovely example has strong central design features
with very slight peripheral weakness. Both obverse
and reverse are highly lustrous with ivory surfaces.
Variety with STATES OF AMERICA closely
spaced, appearing as one long word . 5,750
Gem Mint State 1829 Dime
1829 Medium IOC. JR-12. Rarity-3. MS-65
(PCGS). This lovely gem example has outstand¬
ing frosty lustre with mostly silver surfaces and
faint champagne toning . 6,595
Rare 1829 Curl Base
2 Dime Elusive JR- 10 Variety
1829 Curl Base 2. JR-10. Rarity-6. G-6 (PCGS).
Deep gray fields with fighter gray devices. A few
old scratches may be seen on the reverse. This is
an important rarity, first discovered in 1973, with
perhaps a couple dozen known to date. ... 5,500
Choice 1830 Dime John Reich-3
1830 Medium IOC. JR-3. MS-64 (PCGS). Lightly
toned obverse with a few minor surface marks. The
surfaces exhibit satiny lustre. The reverse of this
example is folly brilliant and pristine with slightly
prooflike fields. Graded separately, we would call
the reverse at least MS-66! . 2,695
1831 JR-5. MS-62 (NGC). A lovely example with
strong lustre beneath deep iridescent toning. . 895
Important 1832 JR-4 Dime
1832 JR-4. Rarity-3. MS-64 (PCGS). An excep¬
tional example for the grade, this with satiny
white lustre and faint lilac toning along the ob¬
verse border. This example is among the very fin¬
est known for the variety. An important
opportunity for the connoisseur . 2,995
1832 JR-5. MS-61 (NGC). Sharply struck with
pleasing grayish brown toning. This is a relatively
common variety, however, very difficult to locate
in higher grades . 795
1834 JR-1. MS-61 (PCGS). A sharply struck ex¬
ample with subdued satin lustre and pale amber
toning . 775
Choice Mint State 1835 Dime
1835 JR-1. MS-64 (PCGS). Deeply toned with
golden brown at the centers and delightful periph¬
eral toning. Minor surface marks are expected at
this grade level . 2,595
1836 JR-1. Rarity-3. AU-55 (PCGS). This is an
exceptional quality example actually deserving a
higher numerical grade. Frosty gray-brown with
faint traces of iridescent toning . 595
1836 JR-3. Rarity-3. AU-58 (ANACS) . 629
1 836 JR-3. AU-55 (PCGS). Virtually foil lustre is hid¬
den beneath attractive iridescent toning . 469
1837 JR-3. MS-62 (NGC). This sharply struck
example is fully brilliant with ivory lustre. An
outstanding example for your date or type collec¬
tion . 1,195
1837 JR-3. MS-61 (NGC). Deeply toned with
sharp design features. Satiny lustre remains visible
beneath the toning . 895
' Liberty Seated Dimes
Mint State 1837 No Stars Dime
1837 No Stars. MS-62 (NGC). Fully lustrous with
ivory surfaces and lovely rose and iridescent ton¬
ing. A scarce issue in Mint State . 1,550
1858 MS-64 (PCGS). A fully brilliant example
with pale champagne toning. Both obverse and
reverse have prooflike fields . 995
1861 MS-65 (PCGS). Fully lustrous with satiny
surfaces . 1,395
Gem Proof 1864 Dime
Important Civil War Issue
Set Registry™ Quality
1864 Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). An exceptional
gem example with amazing aesthetic appeal. Fully
brilliant with deep mirrored fields and highly lus¬
trous devices. Tied with one other for finest
cameo Proof certified by PCGS . 2,250
1873-S Arrows. MS-61 (NGC). This is an excep¬
tional example with satiny white lustre. The
branch mint issues of this With Arrows type is
much scarcer than those ofPhiladelphia. . 1,195
Set Registry™ Quality
1889-S MS-63 (PCGS). A highly attractive Mint
State example with natural silver gray lustre and
traces ofiridescent toning. PCGS has certified just
nine examples with only four finer . 1 ,095
Barber Dimes
1 892 MS-64 (PCGS). This is a very popular issue for type
collectors, representing the first year of the new design
created by Charles Barber. This example is fully lus¬
trous with attractive iridescent toning . 319
1892 MS-64 (NGC). Fully brilliant and extremely
sharply struck. A lovely coin for the date or type
collector . 279
1 892 AU-58. Sharply struck with pale gold and iri¬
descent toning . 99
1894 EF-45 (NGC). Light gray with considerable
lustre . 169
1894- 0 VF-20. Light gray with iridescent periph¬
eral toning . 235
Mint State 1895 Dime
1895 MS-64 (PCGS, Law). Fully brilliant and sharply
struck with faint traces of gold toning. An extremely
attractive example for the specialist . 1,775
1895- 0 VG-8 (ANACS). A pleasing example for
the grade. Deep gray fields with slightly fighter
devices . 335
Mint State 1895-S Dime Rarity
1895-S MS-64 (NGC). This is an extremely pleas¬
ing example with brilliant silver lustre and sub¬
liminal toning. A scarce and popular issue. This
example ranks very high among known examples
of the issue. It is a “look at it and you will want to
own it” type of coin, it is that nice! . 2,995
Cameo Proof 1901 Dime
1901 Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). An exceptional
gem Proof with desirable cameo contrast. Fully
brilliant with amazing cameo contrast . 2,250
Choice 1901-0 Barber Dime
1901-0 MS-64 (NGC). An outstanding example,
sharply struck and with satiny white lustre. Al¬
though from a relatively high mintage in excess of
five million coins, very few survivors remain in
MS-60 or finer quality . 2,150
1901-SF- 15. Natural grayish brown surfaces. .. 375
1903-S EF-45 (ANACS). An outstanding example
for the grade with pleasing light gray surfaces and
peripheral iridescent toning. This date is seldom
encountered in the market place . 775
1903-S EF-40 (PCGS). Deep gray with faint iri¬
descent toning . 695
1905-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck with attrac¬
tive ivory lustre and mild heather toning . 459
1907-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with lus¬
trous silver surfaces . 675
1907-S MS-63 (NGC). A lovely example with
brilliant lustre and sharp design features. Mint
State examples of this issue are quite elusive. 659
1909 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant ivory lustre. .. 595
Gem 1910-S Barber Dime
1910-S MS-65 (NGC). An extraordinarily beauti¬
ful gem with sharp design features and folly brilliant
silver lustre. A trace of amber toning is noted along
the borders. A scarce date, seldom encountered in
gem quality . 2,350
1911 MS-65 (PCGS). Extremely attractive with sat¬
iny silver surfaces and wisps of lilac toning. .. 645
1911 MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with strong
white lustre . 289
1912 MS-65 (PCGS). This sharply struck example
has soft frosty lustre with faint champagne toning
along the borders . 595
1913 MS-65 (PCGS). A spectacular gem with frosty
white lustre. Very sharply struck. This example will
be a nice addition to your collection . 675
Mercury Dimes
1916 Mercury. MS-64 FB (NGC). Lustrous with
very light toning . 89
Desirable 1916-D Mercury Dime
1916-D Mercury. F-12 (PCGS). Natural light gray
surfaces with wisps of amber toning . 1 ,595
1917 MS-64 FB (NGC). Brilliant with satiny lus¬
tre . 139
1917 MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant and attractive. . 109
1919 MS-65 FB (PCGS). Sharply struck with bril¬
liant white lustre . 739
Gem 1919-S Mercury Dime
1919-S MS-66 (PCGS). This is an exceptional gem
with satiny white lustre and attractive peripheral
toning. Very sharply struck . 1,495
1921 AU-55 (PCGS). A lovely example with fight
silver lustre . 925
1921 AU-55 (NGC). An exceptional example of
this key date with feint amber toning over lustrous
surfaces . 898
1921 EF-45 (ANACS). Light gray with hints of
peripheral iridescent toning . 595
1924-D MS-64 (NGC). Outstanding quality with
brilliant white lustre . 595
Gem 1926-D Dime Full Split Bands
1926- D MS-65 FB (PCGS). An extremely attrac¬
tive gem with fully brilliant lustre and sharp de¬
sign features. This is an important opportunity for
the connoisseur . 2,875
1927 MS-64 FB (NGC). Brilliant white lustre with
satiny surfaces . 159
1927- S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply
struck . 789
1928- S MS-64 (PCGS). Fully lustrous with light
gold toning . 329
1930 MS-64 FB (PCGS). Brilliant with ivory lus-
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tre . 169
1930-S MS-64 FB (NGC). An outstanding ex¬
ample with brilliant lustre . 199
1931 MS-64 (PCGS). Satiny lustre is subdued by
gold toning . 99
1934-D MS-65 FB (PCGS). Fully brilliant and
sharply struck with satiny lustre . 359
1936- S MS-64 FB. Brilliant . 34
1937 Proof-65 (NGC). A lovely Proof with bril¬
liant surfaces accented by peripheral iridescent
toning . 775
1937 Proof-64 (PCGS). Highly attractive with
fully brilliant white Proof surfaces . 599
1937- D MS-66 FB (PCGS). A brilliant gem ex¬
ample with light iridescent toning . 195
1938- D MS-66 FB (PCGS). A brilliant gem. .. 99
1938-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant white lustre. 69
1939 Proof-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with deeply
mirrored fields . 539
1939 Proof-66 (NGC). A delightful gem with bril¬
liant surfaces . 519
1940 Proof-66 (PCGS). An outstanding gem with
wisp of champagne toning . 450
Set Registry™ Quality
1940-D MS-67 FB (PCGS). A stunning gem with
sharp design elements. Just seven coins have re¬
ceived the higher MS-68 FB grade . 179
1941-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 45
1941-S MS-64 . 16
1942/1 AU-53 (PCGS). A lustrous example
with light silvery gray surfaces and faint gold
toning . 875
1942/1 AU-50 (PCGS). Light gray surfaces with
considerable lustre . 799
1942/1 VF-35 (PCGS). Natural deep gray sur¬
faces . 485
1942/1 F-15 (PCGS). Pleasing light gray. The
overdate feature is sharply visible . 379
1942 Proof-66 (PCGS). A lovely gem Proof ex¬
ample . 439
1943-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1944 MS-65. Brilliant . 24
1945 MS-65. Brilliant . 24
1945-S MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69
1945-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29
Roosevelt Dimes
1946-S MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 119
1950 Proof-67 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with reflec¬
tive surfaces . 139
1950- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99
1951- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79
1951- S MS-66 (PCGS). Vibrant gold and iridescent
toning . . < . 79
1952- D MS-166 (PCGS). Brilliant . . . 49
1952- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1953- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1'953-S MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99
1953- S MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant gem with a
touch of very light champagne toning . 29
1954 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1954- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49
1954-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1956-D MS-66 (PCGS). Very slightly prooflike
with brilliant lustre . 39
1957 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1958 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1958- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1959- D MS-67 (PCGS). A lovely gem with bril¬
liant lustre . 129
1959- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1960 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1960- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1961 Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). An outstanding
gem with lovely cameo contrast . 69
1961 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1961- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1962 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1963 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1963- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1964- D MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 199
1964-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
TWENTY-CENT PIECES
1875-CC AU-55. A delightful example with
nearly complete satiny lustre and light gold ton¬
ing. Typical strike with top of the wing at left
showing considerable weakness . 625
1875-S MS-63 (PCGS). A brilliant example with
considerable eye appeal. Faint champagne toning
is present on both sides . 1,175
1875-S MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and lustrous
with wisps of light gold toning . 1,095
1875-S MS-61 (NGC). Fully brilliant with wisps
of very light gold toning . 629
1875-S/S. AU-55 (ANACS). Fully lustrous with
faint gold toning. This variety has a doubled mint-
mark on the reverse, along with remnants of dig¬
its 75 in the obverse dentils below the date. 595
Choice Proof 1876 20-Cent Piece
1876 Proof-63 (PCGS). A lovely Proof example of
this short-lived denomination, featuring light
ivory Proof surfaces. Light cameo contrast is
present. The reverse has slightly darker toning
along the border . 1 .995
Lovely Proof 1878 Twenty-Cent
1878 Proof-62 (NGC). An outstanding Proof ex¬
ample with very light ivory at the centers of ob¬
verse and reverse, accented by lilac and iridescent
peripheral toning. A Proof-only issue and the fi¬
nal year of this denomination . 2,675
1878 Proof-61 (NGC). A brilliant Proof with
slight cameo contrast and outstanding aesthetic
appeal . 2,475
QUARTER DOLLARS
Early Quarters
Important 1825/2 Browning-1 Quarter
1825/2 Browning-1. Rarity-5. AU-50 (NGC). This
is an extremely important opportunity for the special¬
ist. Deep grayish brown and iridescent toning hides
extensive lustre. This is a very scarce variety with few
higher grade examples known . 2,395
1834 B-3. Rarity-3. AU-50 (PCGS). A delight¬
ful example of this scarce variety with sharp de¬
sign features and nearly complete silvery white
lustre . 645
Choice Mint State 1838 Quarter
1838 Capped Bust. B-l. MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant
surfaces with satiny white lustre. This sharply
struck example is a fine representative of the fi¬
nal Capped Bust quarter dollar issue . 2,495
Liberty Seated Quarters
1841-0 AU-53. Sharply struck and lustrous with
faint heather toning . 295
1842 Large Date. AU-55 (NGC). An exceptional
example with satiny lustre and pleasing iridescent
toning. Sharply struck. A small planchet marks is
noted below the digit 1 . 1 ,095
1853 Arrows and Rays. AU-58. This is a lovely
example with nearly complete lustre and fight
gold toning . 465
1853 Arrows and Rays. AU-55 (NGC). Nearly
complete satiny lustre is accented by pleasing
golden brown toning . 399
Important 1855 Quarter Dollar Set
Registry™ Quality
1855 Arrows. MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with
satin ivory lustre and delightful peripheral toning.
Just five examples have been certified by PCGS
at this grade level with an additional. five higher
grade coins. An extremely important opportunity
for the specialist . 4,495
Sensational Proof 1858 Quarter
1858 Proof-64 Deep Cameo. (PCGS). This is an
absolutely stunning Proof with delightful cameo
contrast. An important opportunity for the ad¬
vanced date or type collector. It is likely that the
Proof mintage was only 210 coins or so. A find for
the connoisseur and specialist . 4,750
Mint State 1859 Quarter Dollar Set
Registry™ Quality
1859 MS-64 (PCGS). This is an extremely pleas¬
ing example, sharply struck, and with attractive
satin lustre. Faint traces of champagne toning are
noted on each side. PCGS has only graded 14
examples at this numeric level, along with six finer
coins ranging up to MS-67 . 2,450
1861 MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with fully
brilliant lustre . 1,195
Mint State 1870 Quarter Dollar
Set Registry™ Quality
1870 MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with frosty
white surfaces and sharp design features. This is a
scarce issue from a mintage ofjust 86,400 circu¬
lation strikes. The present example is tied with
one other for the grade, and with only six finer
examples certified by PCGS . 3,450
Important 1871-CC Quarter Dollar
1871-CC VF-25 (PCGS). This is one of the most
important opportunities among the current items
fisted for sale. Both obverse and reverse have natu¬
ral fight gray surfaces, somewhat darker toward
the edge. Although the surfaces are not absolutely
perfect, we do not hesitate to claim that this is one
of the nicest examples you could possibly hope for
at this grade level . 16,500
Mint State 1873 Arrows Quarter
1873 Arrows. MS-64 (PCGS). An important op¬
portunity for the date or type collector to acquire
this variety. Fully lustrous and extremely attrac¬
tive with pleasing ivory toning . 2,475
1873 Arrows. MS-63 (ANACS). An outstanding
example with brilliant white surfaces and frosty
lustre. Very sharply struck . 1,295
1873 Arrows. MS-61 (PCGS). Lustrous and highly
attractive with green and iridescent toning. ... 925
Gem Cameo Proof 1875 Quarter
1875 Proof-66 Cameo (NGC). This is one of the
very finest ProofLiberty Seated quarters we have
handled. This is a fully brilliant gem with excep¬
tional cameo contrast. . 3,750
1877-CC MS-64 (PCGS). This is one of our favor¬
ite issues, relatively plentiful, and generally very
attractive when fully Mint State. The presently
offered example is certainly no exception. This
specimen is fully brilliant with highly lustrous
white surfaces. The devices are frosty while the
surrounding fields are satiny and prooflike. A few
very faint hairlines keep this from the gem cat¬
egory . 1,150
1877-CC MS-62 (NGC). An outstanding example
with satiny lustre beneath deep golden brown and
iridescent blue toning . 399
1877- S/S AU-55 (PCGS). Bright silver surfaces
with very slightly reflective fields . 439
1878- CC MS-61 (NGC). An exceptional example
of the final CC-Mint issue among quarter dollars.
Lustrous with deep gold and rose toning, along
with hints of blue along the borders . 519
1881 MS-67 (NGC). An amazing gem example
with satiny lustre and outstanding iridescent ton¬
ing, especially on the obverse . 6,950
Lovely Gem 1890 Quarter Dollar
1890 MS-66 (NGC). This is a sensational gem ex¬
ample with sharp design elements and fully bril¬
liant lustre. This gem is truly a coin for the
connoisseur and is certain to please any collec¬
tor . 3,250
1891 MS-61 (NGC). Fully brilliant with satiny lus¬
tre . 319
Barber Quarters
1892 MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck and lustrous
with deep iridescent toning . 285
1892 AU-58. Brilliant with nearly complete lus¬
tre . 165
1892-S MS-63 (PCGS). An extraordinary example
of this scarce issue with satiny, slightly prooflike
fields and very fight cameo contrast. Botfi obverse
and reverse have a whisper of fight champagne
toning . 895
1893 MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with brilliant
satin lustre . 799
Cameo Proof 1894 Quarter
1894 Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). This is an out¬
standing cameo Proof for the date or type collec¬
tor. Extremely deep mirrored fields with highly
lustrous devices. This example is fully brilliant. A
gem for the connoisseur . 2,475
Mint State 1896-0 Quarter
1896-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Very sharply struck with
exceptional satiny lustre. This is an elusive issue
in Mint State quality. Certain to please the spe¬
cialist. It is interesting to note that, in all Mint
State grades, this issue has exactly the same PCGS
population as its more expensive cousin, the
1896-S issue . 2,250
Outstanding 1896-S Quarter Dollar
Famous Rarity
1896-S MS-62 (PCGS). This is an exceptional
example for the grade with sharp design features
and fight iridescent toning over satiny white lus¬
tre. Fully natural in appearance. The 1896-S is¬
sue ranks as one of the three important key date
issues among Barber quarter dollars and in Mint
State is rarer than either of its competitors. Just
188,039 examples were minted of the 1896-S,
third lowest in the series behind 1901-S and
1913-S. From this mintage, only about two dozen
Mint State 1896-S quarters have been certified by
PCGS. Fewer were saved than were those of the
other two low mintage issues . 7,895
1896-S EF-45 (ANACS). An exceptional combi¬
nation of grade and price, we believe that this
example offers wonderful value. Light silvery gray
with hints of iridescent toning . 2,975
1899-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Wisps of champagne ton¬
ing over lustrous silver surfaces. A delightful ex¬
ample . 895
1902-S MS-61 (NGC). Brilliant and sharply
struck. An important opportunity . 639
1905 Proof-64 (PCGS). A lovely example with
desirable iridescent toning . 1 ,329
1906-0 MS-65 (PCGS). This is an exceptional
gem quality quarter dollar with satin ivory lustre
and delightful iridescent toning along the borders.
The specialist will be delighted with the oppor¬
tunity to acquire this gem. But be sure to call
quickly . 1,195
1914- D MS-63 (PCGS) . 325
1915 Proof-64 (PCGS). An attractive Proof ex¬
ample with pale gold and iridescent toning. Very
fight cameo contrast is present . . . 995
1915- D MS-62 (NGC). Fully brilliant with sharp
design definition . 269
1916- D MS-64 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with
hints of gold toning over bright silver surfaces. A
lovely coin for the type collector . 575
Standing Liberty Quarters
1917 Type II. MS-64 FH (NGC). Brilliant with
satiny lustre. Sharply struck . 395
1918-D AU-58. A brilliant example with nearly
complete lustre . 175
Sharp 1918-S Quarter
1918-S MS-64 FH (PCGS). A splendid Mint State
example of this issue with soft, frosty lustre. Ivory
surfaces are delicately accented by peripheral gold
toning on the obverse. This is a very rare issue
with sharp head details. An important opportu¬
nity for the specialist . 3,795
1918-S AU-53. Light silvery gray with wisps of
peripheral toning . 119
1924-D MS-65 (NGC). A brilliant gem with nearly
full head details . 429
1926 MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply stnick with attractive
ivory lustre and splashes of iridescent toning. .. 895
1927 MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant. Very nearly quali¬
fying as full head . 289
1928-S MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely example with
brilliant ivory lustre and very light peripheral iri¬
descence. Sharply struck and very nearly qualify¬
ing as full head . 695
1928-S MS-64 FH (PCGS). This example is highly
attractive and very sharply struck . 389
1928-S AU-55. Brilliant with nearly full lustre. .. 89
1930-S MS-64 (PCGS). An outstanding example
with brilliant satiny lustre and splashes of gold
toning . 349
Washington Quarters
1932 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant . 119
1932-D AU-50 (ANACS). Lustrous fight gray with
hints of pale gold toning . 355
Mint State 1932-S Quarter
1932-S MS-64 (PCGS). A satiny example with
ivory lustre and iridescent toning . 1,495
Gem Mint State 1934-D Quarter Set
Registry™ Quality
1934-D MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with fight
ivory lustre and traces of gold toning along the
obverse border. This example is tied for finest
certified by PCGS . 4,750
Gem 1934-D Quarter Dollar
1934- D MS-65 (PCGS). A brilliant gem example.
This is a very scarce date in high quality. . 1 ,750
1935- D MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and beauti¬
ful . 479
1935-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 175
1936 Proof-64 (NGC). A brilliant silver Proof
example . 995
1938-S MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant . 245
1940 Proof-65 (PCGS). A lovely gem Proof with
deeply mirrored bluish fields . 295
1944 MS-66 (PCGS). Extremely sharp design fea¬
tures with outstanding silvery white lustre. .. 99
1944 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1946- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 119
1947- D MS-65. Light obverse toning with deeper
iridescent reverse . 49
1947-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99
1947-S MS-65 (PCGS). Outstanding fight gold
toning . 59
1949-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 129
1949- D MS-65. A pleasing example with fight
ivory lustre . 69
1950- D Doubled Die Reverse. FS25C-020. MS-
63 (ANACS). Brilliant . 79
Set Registry™ Quality
1951- D MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely example with
faint iridescent toning over ivory lustre . 159
1952- D MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant . 45
1 952- S MS-65. A lovely gem with frosty white lus¬
tre . 59
1953- D MS-65 (PCGS). Lightly toned . 69
1954 MS-65. Attractive ivory lustre with a hint of
toning . 39
1954- S MS-66 (NGC). A wonderful gem with su¬
perb silvery white lustre . 89
1956 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99
1958 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1959 MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with outstand¬
ing eye appeal . 39
1961 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1963 MS-65 (PCGS). This brilliant gem has fully
lustrous silvery white surfaces . 39
1964 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with satiny
white lustre . 39
1 964-D MS-65 (PCGS). A sharply struck gem with
fully brilliant lustre . 39
1999-P and D Ten-piece State Quarter set: Con¬
necticut, Delaware, Georgia, New Jersey, and
Pennsylvania. MS-66 (PCGS) . 325
1999-S Five-piece State Quarter set: Connecticut,
Delaware, Georgia, New Jersey, and Pennsylva¬
nia. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) . 165
1999- S Five-piece State Quarter set struck in silver:
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, New Jersey,
and Pennsylvania. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 195
2000- P and D Ten-piece State Quarter set: Mary¬
land, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, South
Carolina, and Virginia, two different mints for
each. MS-66 (PCGS) . 189
2000-S Five-piece State Quarter set: Maryland, Mas¬
sachusetts, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and
Virginia. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) . 99
Set Registry™ Quality
2000- S Five-piece State Quarter set struck in silver:
Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
South Carolina, and Virginia. Proof-69 Deep
Cameo (PCGS) . 165
2001- P and D Ten-piece State Quarter set: Ken¬
tucky, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island,
and Vermont, two different mints for each. MS-
66 (PCGS) . 189
2001 -S Five-piece State Quarter set: Kentucky,
New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and
Vermont. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). .. 99
10
The Coin Collector # August 19, 2002
Stonehenge (before there was even a sign iden¬
tifying the place), tramping up the stone stairs
of the Tower of London or visiting some old
ruin in the provinces, or wandering through
the Sunday morning flea market in Portobello
Road. With a British numismatist on hand as a
guide, I always felt comfortable.
If there is a point to the preceding, it is that a
shared hobby, collecting, or research interest has
no boundaries, and politics are not important. I
rather imagine that if I were to visit Baghdad,
Kabul, Moscow, Tel Aviv, or any other world
city tomorrow, and were to have dinner with a
numismatist, we both would have a good
time — the world around us notwithstanding.
Moreover, the race, religion, creed, or color
of a person is absolutely irrelevant and unimpor¬
tant when two people of the same mind — librar¬
ians, numismatists, violinists, you name it —
meet to share their interest.
In the 1950s President Dwight D.
Eisenhower invited the American Numismatic
Association to become involved in his People-
to-People Program, promoting international
understanding. Perhaps in today’s troubled
world such a concept could be revived with ben¬
efits to all.
Reasons to Collect Things
Not only do people collect different things,
they have different reasons for doing so. Some
people like “trophies” that can be admired by
their friends and visitors. No doubt the late
William Randolph Hearst was in this category,
as was the late Norton Simon, or in numismat¬
ics Art Lovi comes to mind — collectors who
had a lots of money and who mainly bought for
“show” — to impress their friends.
I am not sure this kind of collecting brings
the camaraderie and peace of mind mentioned
earlier in this article, but I mention “trophy”
collecting as it is part of the equation. I rather
imagine that someone who buys for “show”
misses much of what collecting has to offer.
The collector of trophies — in numismatics,
in art, in antique automobiles — will often be
surrounded by false friends and pseudo-admir¬
ers, often sycophants who have an eye on sell¬
ing something. If the collector of trophies were
to become penniless tomorrow, these friends
would ran for the exits. On the other hand, the
truly dedicated numismatist, book collector,
violinist, et al, has no such wor¬
ries — friends now are
friends forever.
Still, there is :
place for trophy col¬
lectors. They liven
up things and make
interesting head¬
lines.
In numismatics,
many if not most en¬
thusiasts pursue their
activities quietly, de¬
riving a great deal of
pleasure from the
study of the objects
themselves, the more
obscure the better.
The late Byron Johnson was such a person, as
was Bob Lindesmith, to mention just two
people whose disciplines ran across many dif¬
ferent numismatic specialties. In his time,
Byron would walk a mile to see a curious fea¬
ture on a pattern half dollar that had not been
noticed before, and Bob would do the same if
you suggested that he might want to view a
piece of obsolete currency of unusual rarity or
characteristics.
Personally, the things I collect — numis¬
matic and American history books, Civil War
tokens, paper money of New Hampshire — I
enjoy as tangible links from a bygone era. I of¬
ten gaze at the specimens in detail to study their
die or engraving work and other aspects, and
often delight in learning their history as I do in
owning the items themselves. To me, a token
worth $20 can be every bit as fascinating as an
item worth a hundred times that amount.
Do It for the Money
Collecting can be a lot of fun. Once a collec¬
tor, always a collector. The careful study and
pursuit of any hobby can be rewarding in many
ways — new friendships
locally and around the
world, new challenges,
always something in¬
teresting to discover.
I enjoy reading, and
from about 1995 to
2001 a lot of articles in
financial and business
magazines concen¬
trated on “grow your
wealth.” The latest
dot.com entrepreneur
was a god, apt to be
featured on the cover,
and was idolized for
the wisdom of his/her insights in making
money in the dynamic new world of electronic
communications and trading. And, popular ar¬
ticles on retirement, growing your nest egg,
etc., nearly always took a percentage growth
rate of 6% to 10% or more, compounded it,
and demonstrated that you, just sitting there
with your teeth in your mouth, could send
your savings to Mutual Fund Z, or Investment
Advisor Z, or Wealth Consultant C, then close
your eyes, and before you know it, your
$100,000 would be worth $2,000,000.
The following is from The Economist, July
13, 2002: “If you think back to the mood, pre¬
bust, you will recall that every kind of analyst
(with a mere handful of noble exceptions) was
cheering the market on, creating an atmo¬
sphere in which anything less than double-digit
growth in profits was regarded as a sign of ti¬
midity. The media stoked the fires of impos¬
sible expectations with an unfailing supply of
corporate hero-worship; with their mindless
praise for innovation (however worthless); with
news for day traders, new-economy stock-
market indices and the rest; with their idiotic
dedication to the maxim that you either get it
or don’t get it. At critical moments even the
Federal Reserve added fuel. And investors
themselves were so entranced by their surging
wealth that they more or less willed companies
to lie to them. ‘Pro forma’ earnings? Fine.
Bald-faced deception? Pile it on. Whatever it
takes to keep the good news coming.”
Of course, few truly built wealth this way.
In fact, in retrospect the whole matter seems
rather silly. How clear hindsight can be!
In the meantime, anyone who in 1995-2001
set about carefully building a numismatic collec¬
tion of (and I deliberately pick something ob¬
scure) copper Civil War tokens of the era of
1861-1865, in “nice” EF and AU grades (and I
deliberately avoid “ultra” grades) has a holding
that can easily be sold, most likely at a profit —
and, in the meantime, has been fun to own.
One thing is for sure — the careful collecting
of just about anything scarce and rare, and
which also has a wide community of enthusi¬
asts — can be a passport to camaraderie, a chal¬
lenge to assemble, can furnish the joy of fulfill¬
ment, and if the market is strong, can be an
excellent store of value as well. With a fine col¬
lection as a combined investment, one can have
one’s cake and eat it too.
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Young Sydney Freutel is shoum holding a
copy of the hefty It -pound book, A History
of the California Gold Rush. Her dad
Eric bought a copy for himself loved it, and
then ordered another copy, this as a book
treasure of its own for his daughter. (Although
the volume is hardly inexpensive, a number of
buyers have ordered multiple copies — quite
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At the recent American Numismatic Association Convention, Dave
Bowers’ new book, A California Gold Rush History featuring the treasure from
the S.S. Central America, completely swept the field for awards — taking
away the Robert Friedberg Award, the highest literary award given by the
Professional Numismatists Guild, and the Book of the Year Award given
by the Numismatic Literary Guild.
Dave is shown to the right, holding the two awards. Next to him is
Jennifer Meers holding a copy of the book itself, as it is so heavy (about 1 1
pounds!) that Dave could not hold it and both awards comfortably!
As we go to press, of the approximately 5,000 copies printed, only
about 1 ,500 remain. No more will ever be printed with this deluxe
binding and in this format. We invite you to order your own personal
copy. We absolutely guarantee that you will find it to be one of the
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The judges from the Professional Numismatists Guild and the Nu¬
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The Coin Collector August 1 9, 2002
11
Because You Asked
We invite readers to submit questions relating to American numismatics. Those deemed
to be of general interest will be answered in this column by our editor, Q. David Bowers.
L.K. ASKS: Here in Iowa we are hav¬
ing a big debate, even a fight, about
what design to use on our state quarter.
I wonder if as a numismatist at a dis¬
tance you could share your ideas for a
motif? This might be a silly question,
but I thought Pd ask. — L.K.
CC ANSWER: I suppose when I close
my eyes and think about Iowa I think of
fields of com. Or, possibly an antique steam
tractor plowing a field (about 20 years ago I
had a nice visit to the Threshers Museum, I
think it was called, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa).
Or maybe a modem tractor like a John Deere
(if they are made in Iowa; I don’t know). Or
perhaps something with a “plains” motif in¬
volving Native Americans, buffaloes, etc. Or
even a cute piglet (some relatives of my fam¬
ily who live in Iowa raise “porkers,” a staple
in state agriculture, as you probably know'
better than do I).
Here in New Hampshire we have our
“Old Man of the Mountains” motif which
pleases'some (nearly all within our state) and
annoys others.
* * *
ASKED: I enjoyed your column in
Corn World on the psychology of collect¬
ing. I was wondering how many women
are involved in coins — and how many
became involved because their father or
husband is a dealer? I became interested
in coins as an 11-year-old looking at sil¬
ver dollars. I cannot think of very many
women who got into coins on their own,
at a young age. Pd love to hear of any.
-CC ANSWER: Regarding psychology,
by coincidence a related article leads the
present issue of The Coin Collector.
I am not aware of any specific analysis of
how many subscribers of Coin World, Numis¬
matic News, or other publications, or mem¬
bers of the ANA, are women, but I suspect
that the answer is somewhere between 5%
and 10%. No doubt many people subscribe
or join and give just their initials, from which
a gender cannot be determined. It lias been
my general observation that women have al- .
ways been a very small minority among col¬
lectors, but in positions of responsibility in
the hobby they have been very prominent.
Over a long period of years we have had
women be president of the American Nu¬
mismatic Association, directors of the Mint,
treasurers of the United States, executive di¬
rectors of the ANA, and, in the singular at
present, an executive director of the Ameri¬
can Numismatic Society, and more.
Among legendary numismatists of years
gone by. Emery May Holden Morweb stands
tall and almost by herself, at least with rela¬
tion to coins of early America and the United
States. As a pre-teenage girl in the early 20th
century she became interested in coins at the
side of her father, Albert Fairchild Holden.
Before long she was using S.S. Crosby’s Early
Coins of America to attribute Massachusetts
silver coins dated 1652, and other such
pieces. Mrs. Norweb on her own became a
very' dynamic numismatist, was conversant
with die varieties, history, collecting psychol¬
ogy, and more, and in this instance her hus¬
band, Ambassador R. Henry Norweb, more
or less watched as his wife did the collecting
(although Ambassador Norweb served as
President of the American Numismatic So¬
ciety and his son, R. Henry Norweb, Jr., did
likewise, and his son developed his own spe¬
cialty in coins of Brazil) .
Perhaps a psychologist or a soc;
among our readers will have better answers, but
in the course of collecting things in other fields
and attending many shows, including with my
wife Christie who enjoy's acquiring things, I
have come to these general observations:
The collecting of dolls, including recent
Beanie Babies, is probably 90% women and
10% men.
The collecting of coins is the opposite,
probably 90% men and 10% women, or
even fewer women, as noted above.
The collecting of antique music boxes is
often a shared family hobby with both men
and women participating side by side, al¬
though if solo collectors are considered, I
suggest 70% men and 30% women.
Visit an antique show and you will prob¬
ably see about half and half— with the
women concentrating on household items,
clothing, and small art objects, and the men
more interested in larger things such as old
advertising, posters, and mechanical gadgets.
The field of collecting postcards, in which
I am very interested, is perhaps 50% men and
50% women. Collecting postcards is quite a
bit like collecting coins— methodology is in¬
volved, grading is a consideration, people en¬
deavor to complete sets, there is the thrill of
the chase, history is involved, and more. I di¬
gress by mentioning that in many ways the
field of postcards is similar to what numismat¬
ics was in the 1950s — great rarities are inex¬
pensive, grading is casual and no one pays un¬
due attention to it, and there is a great deal of
old-fashioned camaraderie and outright Tim.
The collecting of popular prints featuring
a genre called “The American Girl,” popu¬
larized by Charles Dana Gibson, Harrison
Fisher. Philip Boileau, and others, generally
reflected in magazine covers and ffameable
prints circa 1890-1 91 5, confprises about 90%
women and 10% men.
Recently, while visiting Douglas N.
Harding’s book store on Route 1 in Wells,
Maine, I noticed that of the couple dozen
people who came in during the hour I was
there, the count was about half and half, with
book hunting often shared by families and
couples.
1 once read a study th%r the computer
game Tetris is/was more popular with
women than with men, bfit no one could fig¬
ure out the reason.
Having engaged in in-depth research in
history, emphasizing numismatics, for a long
rime, I can say without fear of hesitation that
when it comes to persistence, dedication, and
intuitiveness in examining source material,
probably more women researchers I have hired
have accomplished success than have men re¬
searchers. Although it is dangerous to make
generalizations and there are great exceptions
both ways, women tend to stick to the task
better and to observe little nuances, while men
often look for something obviously important
and miss subtleties. I do reiterate that this can¬
not be a general rule, just a casual observation.
In looking over at the list of contributors
in the latest issue of the Guide Book, 1 find 87
men and only four women, which, returning
to numismatics, may be an indication of the
percentage who are professionals (most in this
list are) or scholars in our hobby. This works
out to about 5%.
My own question: Do women represent a
great potential for a new wave of numismatists,
or is numismatics a field which, simply, has
few attractions for women? I don’t know'.
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There must be some word today
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called in my order yesterday
I hope my ‘03-0 is on its way
Hey Mr. Postman, bring it here
are all the hairlines nice and clear?
there are no bagmarks I can see
and the band has a full L-l-B-E-R-T-Y
Went to the website and I had some fun
bought a Bison Note from nineteen-O-one
when she sees the bills my wife’ll shout
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2001-S Five-piece State Quarter set struck in silver:
Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Rhode
Island, and Vermont. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 165
Washington Quarter Mint Errors
1999-D Connecticut. Struck 5% offeenter at 8:00.
MS-60 . 79
1999-D Connecticut. Broadstruck. MS-63. ... 35
1999-P Georgia. Broadstruck. MS-63 . 35
1999- P New Jersey. Uncentered Broadstrike. MS-
60 . 39
2000- P Massachusetts. Broadstruck. MS-63. .. 35
2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 20% off-center at
12:00. MS-63 (NGC). Fully brilliant . 185
2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 20% off-center at
12:00. MS-63. Brilliant and lustrous . 179
2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 20% off center at
5:30. MS-63 . 185
2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 5% off-center.
MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully brilliant
with lustrous light gray surfaces . 89
2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 5% off-center.
MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully brilliant
with lustrous light gray surfaces . 79
2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 5% off-center.
MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully brilliant
with lustrous light gray surfaces . 69
2000-D New Hampshire. Struck 5% off-center.
MS-64. Sharply struck and fully brilliant with
lustrous light gray surfaces . 49
2000-P South Carolina. Broadstruck out of collar.
MS-65 (PCGS) . 99
2000-P South Carolina. Broadstruck out of collar.
MS-64 (PCGS) . 89
2000- P South Carolina. Broadstruck. MS-63. 35
2001- P New York. Struck 10% off-center. MS-64
(PCGS) . 189
2001-P New York. Struck 10% off-center. MS-63
(PCGS) . 179
2001-P North Carolina. Struck 5% off-center. MS-
65 (PCGS) . 169
2001-P North Carolina. Struck 5% off-center. MS-
63 . 89
2001-P Vermont. 5% off-center. MS-63 . 159
HALF DOLLARS
Early Half Dollars
1795 Three Leaves. Overton-111. Rarity-5. F-
15 (PCGS). A lovely example showing moderate
signs of circulation. This is the only die variety with
three leaves under the eagle’s wings . 3,995
1795 0-129. F-12 (PCGS). Pleasing light gray
surfaces . 1,195
Important 1806 0-124 Half Dollar
1806 Pointed 6. 0-124. Rarity-6. VF-25. Very
light silvery gray with choice surfaces for the
grade. An extremely important opportunity for
the advanced specialist to acquire this rarity. Blun¬
dered reverse die with E of STATES punched
over an erroneous A . 4,250
Pleasing 1807 Draped Bust Half Dollar
1807 Draped Bust. 0-105. AU-53 (NGC). Very
slight toning over evenly worn and appealing sur¬
faces . 2,275
Important 1807
Draped Bust Half Dollar
1807 Draped Bust. 0-106. Rarity-4, AU-53
(PCGS). Pleasing medium gray surfaces with rose
toning and considerable underlying lustre. This is
an extremely attractive example for the date or
type collector . 2,750
Capped Bust Half Dollars
Important 1807 50/20 Half Dollar
1807 Capped Bust. 50/20. 0-112. AU-50
(AN ACS). Bluntly struck as often seen, how-
R.S. Writes from Florida
Dear Dave,
I am writing to you for two reasons: The first reason is in regards to an article that
you wrote awhile back. It was so filled with basic truths about coins that I cut it out.
I also read the article from time to time. It is entitled “Taking Your Time” and was
in Coin World. One part that I underlined is in the beginning, the longer you take the
more fun you will have. Another phrase worth noting is that continually adding to
your collection will keep you interested. Sometimes collections are never finished
and experience challenges.
I am a genealogist also and that is what makes it fun and interesting. You never
finish it, there is always something to work on.
The second reason I am writing to you is that I purchased a copy of your book
on the Gold Rush. I thahk you for autographing it for me. I am looking forward to
reading it.
The only drawback to coin collecting, and I have expressed this to you before, is
that I purchase a coin from you and then 30 minutes later it is into the bank vault.
That interferes with a lot of the enjoyment.
Thanks again for writing the book and thanks for that basic truth article.
12
The Coin Collector # August 1 9, 2002
The First Commemorative Stamps
Controversial Columbian Exposition stamps, 1893
A reader Robert W. Cook sent us an interesting booklet, History of the United States Postal
Service 1775-1993, which included the following commentary, “The First Commemorative
Stamps,” reprinted below.
Numismatists are aware that for the World’s Columbian Exposition two different varieties
of half dollars were struck, one dated 1892 and truly commemorating the 400th anniversary
of the “discovery” of America by Columbus, and the other issued a year late, in 1893, simply
because the organizers of the Exposition did not get their act together in time, and the gates
were not thrown open to the public until the 401st anniversary.
Commemorative-wise the observance of the 401st anniversary set in motion all sorts of
weird and illogical observances we have seen many times since, such as the 1921 Alabama
Centennial half dollar commemorating a centennial that took place in 1919; the 1921 Pilgrim
commemorative half dollar observing the 301st anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims in
1620; and in more recent times a commemorative observing the 38th anniversary of the
Korean conflict (or has it been officially declared a war by now?)
The following article tells of commemorative stamps issued in connection with the
Columbian exposition, the distribution of which seems to have been a grand success:
Postmaster General John Wanamaker stirred up quite a commotion back in 1893 when he
issued the nation’s first commemorative postage stamps. He was rebuked by a congressional joint
resolution that protested the “unnecessary” stamps. Wanamaker, an astute businessman,
defended his actions by saying that the commemorative stamps could become money-makers.
History proved him right.
The controversial first commemorative stamps were the Columbian Exposition Issue. Printed
by the American Bank Note Company, the stamps were issued to commemorate the World’s
Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois, from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The stamps
celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage to the New World.
The series consisted of 1 5 stamps with face values ranging from one cent to five dollars. Each
bore the dates 1492 and 1892. Postmaster General Wanamaker added a 16th, eight-cent stamp
to the series when the fee for registering a letter was reduced from 10 cents.
The stamps were immensely popular with collectors and customers, but critics denounced
them. The designs were based on paintings by various artists who visualized Columbus differently.
The one-cent Columbian showed Columbus clean-shaven, spying land from aboard his ship. The
two-cent, taken from the Landing of Columbus painting in the Rotunda of the Capitol in
Washington, D.C., showed him landing, presumably a few hours later, with a full beard. These
discrepancies were quickly pointed out.
Even the denominations of the stamps were condemned. Because First-Class postage was only
two cents per ounce and only four pounds could be mailed, the Chicago Tribune pointed out that
even with the addition of the eight-cent stamp for registration fees, the most that could be spent
on anything mailed First-Class was $1.36. This made the two-, three-, four-, and five-dollar
Columbian stamps useless for mailing. Further, the only way to get the full value for the five-dollar
Columbian would be to mail a 62-pound, eight-ounce package of books at the book-rate class of
postage.
Wanamaker spent $10,000 of his own money to buy 5,000 of the two-dollar and put them
in his safe as an investment. The stamps, still in the safe when Wanamaker died in 1 926, were
valued at $4.50 each.
In spite of the criticism, the new Columbian stamps were a sensation. Hundreds of people
stood in line at the Columbian Exposition and elsewhere to buy the stamps. Two billion
commemorative Columbian stamps were sold for 40 million dollars and were credited as a factor
in the exposition’s success.
ever, with considerable lustre and choice sur¬
faces. A wash of champagne toning is visible on
both obverse and reverse. A popular die blun¬
der with the denomination incorrectly entered,
then corrected by over punching with the
proper figure . 1,899
Desirable High-Grade
1815/2 Half Dollar
Key Issue in the Capped Bust Series
1815/2 AU-50. 0-lOla. AU-50 (PCGS). A pleasing
example of this key date issue with traces of lustre
beneath pale gold and light gray toning. A few minor
blemishes are expected for the grade . 5,995
Attractive 1817/3
Half Dollar Bold Overdate
1817/3 0-101. AU-55 (PCGS). A lovely example
of this popular overdate variety with nearly full
lustre masked by pale gray and iridescent toning.
This overdate is desirable as a “naked eye” vari¬
ety, with the overdate features clearly visible at a
glance. Overdate varieties such as this are among
the most highly prized in numismatics. ... 3,450
Mint State 1822 Half Dollar
1822 0-110. Rarity-2. MS-64 (NGC). Fully bril¬
liant and sharply struck with frosty white lustre.
An impressive Mint State example for the date or
type collector . 3,750
1832 0-122. AU-50 (PCGS). Light gray with pe¬
ripheral iridescent toning . 299
Rare 1836 Reeded Edge Half Dollar
First Year of the New Design
1836 Reeded Edge. AU-50 (PCGS). Very light
gray with a few minor hairlines. Sharply struck
with considerable lustre remaining. A key issue
with a mintage in the low four figures. The fields
are slightly reflective, adding to the desirability of
this example. First year of the Capped Bust design
with reeded edge, in combination with 50
CENTS on the reverse. We are sure you will be
pleased with the addition of this half dollar to your
collection . 3,595
Desirable 1836
Reeded Edge Half Dollar
1836 Reeded Edge. VF-25 (PCGS). A pleasing
example with medium silver gray surfaces. 1695
1837 Reeded Edge. AU-53 (PCGS). Sharply struck
with deep iridescent toning over satiny lustre. . 395
1837 EF-45 (NGC). Pleasing golden brown toning
with hints oflustre . 169
1838 AU-50 (NGC). Sharply struck with mottled
iridescent toning . 345
1839-0 Capped Bust. AU-50 (NGC). A lustrous
example with light champagne toning. A popu¬
lar issue and the only collectible representative of
the New Orleans Mint among coins of this de¬
sign . 1,295
1839-0 Capped Bust. AU-50 (PCGS). A lovely
example with lustrous light gray surfaces.. 1,395
Liberty Seated Half Dollars
Quality 1839 No Drapery Half Dollar
1839 No Drapery. AU-50 (NGC). Attractive iri¬
descent toning over satiny lustre. An important
opportunity for the type collector . 1,795
1839 Drapery. VF-25 (PCGS). Natural deep gray
surfaces . 109
1842 Medium Date. AU-58 (PCGS). Sharply
struck with desirable grayish gold toning over sat¬
iny lustre . 595
1 842 Medium Repunched Date. Wiley Bugert- 1 06.
AU-55 (ANACS). A well struck example. Pleas¬
ant medium gray and iridescent toning . 379
Choice 1843-0 Half Dollar
Set Registry™ Quality
1843-0 MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example with
sharp design elements and lustrous surfaces. Light
gold toning provides considerable eye appeal. One
of just eight certified with five finer . 1 ,875
1853 Arrows and Rays. AU-58 (PCGS). An out¬
standing example with very faint gold toning over
brilliant, lustrous surfaces . 1,129
1853 Arrows and Rays. AU-55 (NGC). Sharply
struck with considerable lustre beneath deep gold
toning . 595
1854 AU-50 (NGC). A pleasing gray-brown ex¬
ample . 245
1854-0 AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous surfaces are hid¬
den beneath deep golden brown toning . 345
1854- 0 EF-45 (NGC). Natural grayish brown
surfaces with splashes of peripheral rose ton¬
ing . 115
Choice 1855-0 Half Dollar
Arrows at Date
1855- 0 Arrows. MS-64 (PCGS). A splendid
specimen with soft frosty lustre beneath ivory and
iridescent toning. Slighdy weak at upper obverse
as usually found, with all other design elements
boldly defined . 2,850
1856- 0 AU-58 (NGC). Pleasing pale gold and
medium gray surfaces . 285
1856-0 EF-45 (NGC) . 99
Rare 1856-S Half Dollar
Seldom Seen AU Grade
1856-S AU-53 (PCGS). An important opportunity
for the specialist. Pleasing fight gray surfaces with
lustre visible in the protected areas . 1,650
1858 AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous surfaces with bright
gold and moderate gray toning. A sharp impres¬
sion . 229
Mint State 1858-S Half Dollar
Elusive So Fine
1858- S MS-63 (NGC). An attractive example
with prooflike fields and iridescent toning. This
issue is seldom encountered in Mint State pres¬
ervation . 3,495
1859- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck with fully
lustrous surfaces and very fight gold toning. 995
1861 MS-62 (NGC). Fully brilliant with satiny sil¬
ver lustre . 729
1862-S AU-58 (NGC). A lovely example with
deep silver-gray and iridescent toning . 339
1870 MS-62 (PCGS). An outstanding example
with deep golden brown and iridescent toning
over reflective satiny lustre . 695
1871-S AU-55 (ANACS). An attractive example
with lustrous silver surfaces . 265
1871-S AU-53 (NGC). Deep gold and steel toning
over subdued lustre. A pleasing example. ... 209
Rare 1873-CC Arrows Half Dollar
1873-CC Arrows. EF-45 (PCGS). Highly desir¬
able with attractive fight gold toning over pale gray
surfaces. Considerable lustre remains . 2,195
Desirable 1873-CC Arrows Half Dollar
1873- CC Arrows. EF-40 (NGC). Natural and
pleasing fight gray surfaces . . . 1,995
1874 Arrows. Proof-60 (ANACS). Although a
few fight hairlines are present, thus defining the
grade, this is an exceptional example with strong
cameo contrast on the obverse . 895
Pleasing 1874-CC Half Dollar
1874- CC EF-45. An attractive and desirable ex¬
ample with fight gray surfaces and traces oflustre.
Very lightly cleaned . 2,795
1876-S AU-58 (NGC). Sharply struck with pale
golden brown toning . 359
1883 VG-10. Natural fight gray surfaces . 329
Gem Mint State 1891 Half Dollar
1891 MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding gem ex¬
ample with full lustre and considerable eye appeal.
Sharply struck with mostly brilliant surfaces and
lovely peripheral gold toning . 3,750
Barber Half Dollars
Gem Toned Proof 1897 Half Dollar
1897 Proof-66 (PCGS). This is an outstanding
gem Proof example for the type collector or the
specialist. Both obverse and reverse have deeply
mirrored fields with lustrous devices. Consider¬
able cameo contrast is subdued by blue, lilac, and
iridescent tiding . 4,375
Gem 1902 Barber Half Dollar
1902 MS-65 (PCGS). Fully lustrous with satiny
surfaces and hint of very fight toning. This is an
extremely attractive example for date or type col¬
lectors . 3,995
1908 MS-61 (PCGS). Sharply struck and attrac¬
tive with satiny lustre and faint champagne ton¬
ing . 519
Liberty Walking Half Dollars
1916-D MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous with fight
champagne toning . 495
1916-S MS-65 (PCGS) . 4,950
1916- S G-4 (PCGS). An affordable example. .. 109
1917- S Reverse Mintmark. AU-55 (NGC). An
attractive example with nearly full lustre and
pleasing fight gold toning . 289
1918 MS-62 (ANACS). An outstanding example
for the grade. Fully lustrous with fight peripheral
gold toning . 795
1918 MS-62 (NGC). Exceptional quality with fully
brilliant silver lustre . 679
1918- S MS-60 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous with
wisps of heather toning . 775
1919 MS-64 (PCGS) . 3,895
Mint State 1919 Half Dollar
1919 MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully bril¬
liant with exceptional aesthetic appeal. ... 3,195
Important 1921-D Half Dollar
1921-D EF-40 (NGC). Natural fight gray surfaces.
A key-date issue . 2,575
Choice 1927-S Half Dollar
1927-S MS-63 (ANACS). This is an exceptional
example for the grade with satiny white lustre
and faint splashes of iridescent toning. Very
slightly reflective fields from heavy die polish¬
ing . 1,795
1934-D MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with satiny lus¬
tre . 235
Gem Mint State 1934-S Half Dollar
1934-S MS-65 (PCGS). An extraordinary gem
example with brilliant, frosty lustre and lovely
peripheral toning. When I (Mark Borckardt) first
saw this coin, I knew it was a “keeper” of extraor¬
dinary merit! . 3,295
Gem 1934-S Half Dollar
1934-S MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with silvery
white lustre. Very sharply struck and desirable in
everyway . 3,295
1935 MS-66 (PCGS). Pale gold toning over natu¬
rally lustrous surfaces . 545
1935 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous.
A sharply struck example with frosty sur¬
faces . 319
1936 MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous . 269
1936-D MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with satiny
lustre . 365
Superb Proof 1937 Half Dollar
Set Registry™ Quality
1937 Proof-67 (PCGS). This is an absolutely
amazing gem Proof example with fully mirrored
fields and very slight lustre on the devices. Al¬
though not qualifying for the “Cameo” designa¬
tion, this example certainly comes close. Few true
cameo Proof examples are known among Liberty
Walking half dollars. As of March 2002, PCGS
has only certified two such coins, both dated
1938 . 4,375
Gem Proof 1937 Half Dollar
1937 Proof-65 (PCGS). An exceptional gem
Proof with deeply mirrored, brilliant Proof sur¬
faces . 1,595
1937 MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding example
with tinges of peripheral gold toning . 315
Gem Cameo Proof 1938 Half Dollar
Set Registry™ Quality
1938 Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). Fully brilliant
with delightful cameo contrast and exceptional
aesthetic appeal. Just two Liberty Walking half
dollars have ever received the cameo designation,
both of this date, with the other graded Proof-67
Cameo. For the collector seeking top quality, this
is an important opportunity . 10,950
1938 Proof-66 (PCGS). Deeply reflective with
outstanding aesthetic appeal . 1 ,395
1938 Proof-65 (PCGS). This is an outstanding
gem Proof with white obverse and reverse sur¬
faces. Very slight cameo contrast is noted, prima¬
rily on the obverse . 1,095
1938 MS-66 (PCGS). Highly attractive with frosty
silver lustre . 499
1938- D MS-65 (PCGS). Nicely struck with bril¬
liant and lustrous surfaces . 915
1939- D MS-65 (NGC). This is a wonderful ex¬
ample with lustrous fight gray surfaces surrounded
by gold and iridescent toning . 145
1940 Proof-65 (PCGS). This is a wonderful Proof
with deeply mirrored fields around the devices.
Very fight cameo contrast adds to the appeal of this
gem . 819
1940 Proof-63 (PCGS). A lovely brilliant
Proof. . 395
1940 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. . 239
1940 MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with faint
champagne toning . 129
1940 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1941 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive. 119
1941 MS-63. Brilliant . 45
1941-D MS-65 (PCGS). Very fight gold toning
with very slightly reflective fields . 159
Superb Gem Proof 1942 Half Dollar
1942 Proof-67 (PCGS). This is a stunning Proof
example with brilliant white mirrored surfaces
and faint toning. Very fight , cameo contrast adds
to the appeal of this gem . 1 ,750
1942 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and highly lus¬
trous . 45
1942-D MS-65 (PCGS). A brilliant example with
faint traces of iridescent toning . 259
1942- SMS-65(PCGS). Attractive with satiny lus¬
tre and brilliant surfaces. Above average strike for
this issue . 599
1943 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply struck
with exceptional frosty white lustre . 239
1943 MS-65 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with brilliant
white surfaces and sharp design elements. .. 119
1943 MS-65 (ANACS). Brilliant . 109
1943 MS-64. Brilliant . 49
1943 MS-63. Brilliant with soft, frosty white lus¬
tre . 44
1943 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 44
1943- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 329
1943-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 259
1943-S MS-65 (PCGS). Very slight golden toning
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adds to the positive appeal of this gem . 379
1943-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 85
1944 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous with
satiny surfaces . 159
1944 MS-64. Brilliant obverse with deeply toned
reverse . 59
Set Registry™ Quality
1944-D MS-67 (PCGS). This example is fully bril¬
liant with lustrous white obverse and reverse.
Tied with several others for finest certified by
PCGS . 895
1944-D MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with a trace
of light toning . 265
1944- D MS-65 (NGC). A brilliant gem . 139
1945 MS-66 (PCGS). This is a wonderful example
with fully brilliant lustre . 295
1945 MS-65 (PCGS). Mostly brilliant with just a
wisp of light toning . 129
1945 MS-65 (PCGS) . Fully brilliant with extremely
sharp design elements . 129
1945- D MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with
frosty white surfaces . 285
1945-D MS-65 (PCGS). A wonderful gem ex¬
ample with frosty silver lustre . 129
1945-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 169
1945- S MS-64 (PCGS) . 59
Set Registry™ Quality
1946 MS-66 (PCGS). This is an absolutely lovely
example with satiny white lustre and subliminal
toning . 765
1946 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 219
1946 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and satiny . 59
1946- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 239
1946-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 455
1946-S MS-66 (NGC). A brilliant example with
attractive peripheral gold toning . 455
1946-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 139
Set Registry™ Quality
1947 MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely gem with satiny
white lustre and traces of pale gold toning. . 645
1947 MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant . 229
1947 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 229
1947 MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely example with bril¬
liant lustre . 65
1947 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 52
1947-D MS-65. Brilliant . 119
1947-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 119
Draped Bust Dollars
Lovely 1798 Silver Dollar
Heraldic Eagle Reverse
1798 Heraldic Eagle. Bowers Borckardt-113.
Rarity-2+. EF-40 (PCGS). Lovely light gray
surfaces with splashes of go Id and iridescent ton¬
ing . 2,795
Attractive 1798 Silver Dollar
Heraldic Eagle Reverse
Set Registry™ Quality
1798 Heraldic Eagle. 10 Arrows. BB-121. Rar-
ity-3. VE-25 (PCGS). A delightful example with
medium gray fields and lighter devices. ... 2,195
Lustrous 1799/8 Silver Dollar
1799/8 BB-141, B-3. Rarity-2. AU-50 (NGC).
Deep lilac and gray toning over lustrous surfaces.
An important example for the connoisseur. Light
adjustment marks are visible at center of the re¬
verse . 5,275
Lovely 1801 Silver Dollar
1801 BB-212. EF-45 (PCGS). This is an excep¬
tional example with natural golden brown sur¬
faces and splashes of deep lilac toning. Hints of
lustre are visible beneath the toning. This is a very
scarce date . 3,550
Pleasing 1802 Silver Dollar
1802 Normal Date. BB-241. EF-40 (ANACS).
Very light gray surfaces with green and iridescent
peripheral toning . 2,350
Liberty Seated Dollars
Franklin Half Dollars
1948 MS-65 FBL . 195
1948 MS-64 FBL . 59
1949-S MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant and lus¬
trous . 650
1950 Proof-63 Cameo. (PCGS). This is an excep¬
tional Proof example with deeply mirrored fields
and lustrous devices. Full cameo contrast with
brilliant Proof surfaces. An important opportunity
for the enthusiast . 950
1951 MS-64 FBL . 89
1951 Proof-65 (PCGS). A lovely gem ex¬
ample . 419
1951-S MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant with a crescent of
toning on the obverse. . . 95
1953 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 165
1953- S MS-65 . 69
1954 Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant with
lovely cameo contrast . 495
1954 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Outstanding quality
with fully brilliant lustre . 39
1954- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 39
1954-S MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply
struck . 415
1954-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49
1954-S MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 75
1955 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 329
1955 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 47
1957 Proof-68 (PCGS). Fully frosted devices, par¬
ticularly on the obverse . 285
1957 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 45
1958- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Fully brilliant with
frosty lustre . 45
1959 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Fully brilliant with sharp
design elements . 59
1959- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). A brilliant and attrac¬
tive example . 59
1960 MS-65 FBL. (PCGS). Brilliant . 225
1960- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Extremely attractive
and sharply struck with brilliant lustre . 79
1962- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 79
1963 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1963- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49
1963-D MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 219
1963-D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 29
1963- D MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 19
Kennedy Half Dollars
1964 Proof-69 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1964 Proofr68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant. . 450
1964 Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant and attrac¬
tive with light cameo contrast . 79
1964 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1964 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29
1964- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29
1974-D Doubled Die obverse. MS-64 (PCGS).
Lustrous . 145
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Mint State 1840 Silver Dollar
1840 MS-62 (NGC). Deeply iridescent toning over
satiny lustre. An important example for the Lib¬
erty Seated dollar aficionado . 8,250
1842 AU-55 (PCGS). Attractive ivory surfaces
with iridescent toning. Considerable lustre is
visible . - . 769
1843 AU-50 (PCGS). Light champagne toning
over lustrous surfaces . 695
1845 AU-50 (PCGS). A pleasing example with
light silver lustre and wisps of peripheral toning.
A key-date issue . 995
1846 AU-58 (NGC). Nearly complete lustre with
pale gold toning . 1,195
1846 AU-55 (PCGS). Light ivory with nearly com¬
plete lustre. Just a few scattered surface marks are
present . 775
1847 AU-50 (PCGS). Sharply struck with lustrous
light silver surfaces . 799
Important 1850 Seated Dollar
1850 AU-53 (PCGS). Pale silver surfaces with faint
lilac and blue toning. Nearly full lustre is visible
beneath the toning . 2,850
1860-0 AU-55 (PCGS). A pleasing example with
lustrous surfaces and faint champagne toning.
Very sharply struck . 795
Lustrous 1865 Silver Dollar
1865 AU-50 (PCGS). An important opportunity
for the collector to acquire this scarce Civil War
era issue. With hoarding of gold and silver coins
at the time, these issues are quite elusive today.
This example has exceptional detail with nearly
complete lustre . 1,475
Scarce 1866 Seated Dollar
1866 AU-53 (PCGS). A lustrous example with
very light gold toning . 1 ,275
Choice Proof 1868 Dollar
1868 Proof-64 (PCGS). An outstanding Proof
example with deep gold and iridescent toning
over reflective mirrored fields. A splendid speci¬
men for the advanced collector . 6,175
1870 AU-53 (PCGS). Fully brilliant surfaces with
virtually complete lustre. An attractive example
for your date or type collection . 775
1871 AU-55 (NGC). Very light silvery gray with
nearly complete lustre . 795
1872 AU-58 (NGC). A lustrous example with light
gold toning. Very sharply struck . 869
Morgan Dollars
1878 Strong Doubled
Tailfeathers Morgan $1
(formerly called 1878 8 over 7 TF)
1878 Strong Doubled Tailfeathers. MS-63 (PCGS).
A frosty example with brilliant white lustre. .. 215
1878 Strong Doubled Tailfeathers. MS-63 (NGC).
Brilliant with satiny lustre . 215
1878 Strong Doubled Tailfeathers. MS-62. Fully
brilliant . 169
1878 Seven Tailfeathers Morgan $1
Reverse of 1879
1878 Seven Tailfeathers, Reverse of 1879. MS-63
(PCGS) . 135
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1879. MS-64
(PCGS). This is an exceptional example with fully
brilliant surfaces. The fields are satiny with frosty
devices resulting in light cameo contrast. ... 359
1878-S Morgan $1
1878-S MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely example with
brilliant lustre . 225
1878- S MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant with light
prooflike characteristics . 239
1879 Morgan $1
1879 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 135
1879- 0 Morgan $1
1879-0 MS-60 (PCI). A lovely example . 109
1879-S Morgan $1
1879-S Reverse of 1878. MS-64 (PCGS). Lus¬
trous with light toning. Nice strike. Very scarce
variety! . 1,395
1879-S Reverse of 1879. MS-67 (PCGS). Bril¬
liant with frosty white lustre . 775
1879-S Reverse of 1879. MS-66 (PCGS). Highly
lustrous with light cameo contrast . 235
1879-S Reverse of 1879. MS-66 (NGC). Slightly
prooflike with exceptional silver lustre . 215
1879-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99
1880 Morgan $1
1880 MS-63 (PCI). Brilliant . 59
Varieties 1880-CC Morgan $1
Brilliant Gem 1880-CC $1
1880-CC MS-65 (PCGS). A fully brilliant gem
with frosty white lustre. This example is sharply
struck. Highly attractive and sure to please the
connoisseur . 2,895
1 880-CC Third Reverse. 8 over Low 7. MS-62 PL
(PCI). Very light peripheral gold toning. ... 309
1880-0 Morgan $1
1880-0 MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous and sharply
struck with desirable gold and iridescent ton¬
ing . 159
1880-S Morgan $1
1880-S MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant with light cameo
contrast . 695
1880-S MS-66 (PCGS). A highly attractive ex¬
ample with satiny white lustre . 219
1880-S MS-66 (NGC). Prooflike obverse with
satiny reverse and attractive peripheral irides¬
cence . 199
1880- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 98
1881 Morgan $1
Choice Proof 1881 Morgan $1
1881 Proof-63 (PCGS). This is a highly attractive
Proof with light gold and iridescent toning. The
fields are deeply reflective with light cameo contrast.
An important opportunity for the Morgan dollar
enthusiast, or for the type collector . 1 ,875
1881 MS-65 (PCGS). A brilliant gem with frosty
white lustre . 849
1881- CC Morgan $1
1881-CC MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply
struck with frosty white lustre . 645
1881-0 Morgan $1
Gem Mint State 1881-0 $1
1881-0 MS-65 (NGC). A brilliant and sharply struck
example, quite elusive in gem quality . 1,750
1881-S Morgan $1
1881-S MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with a
whisper of champagne toning and a trace of lilac
along the reverse border . 219
1881-S MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant . 219
1881-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and highly lus¬
trous . 98
1881- S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and appealing lus¬
tre . 39
1882 Morgan $1
1882 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with frosty lustre
and attractive peripheral gold toning . 549
1882- CC Morgan $1
1882-CC MS-66 (PCGS). A superb gem with bril¬
liant and frosty white lustre . 1,325
1882-CC MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant. ..419
1882-0 Morgan $1
1882-0 MS-65 (PCGS). A sensational example
with “rainbow” toning on the obverse. The re¬
verse is brilliant . 950
1882-S Morgan $1
1882-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant. A desirable ex¬
ample for your type collection . 99
1883 Morgan $1
1883 MS-65 (PCGS). A brilliant example with
frosty lustre . 159
1883-CC Morean $1
Breathtaking 1883-CC $1
1883-CC MS-66 DMPL (PCGS). A breathtaking
example with deeply mirrored fields and satiny
devices. Both obverse and reverse have attractive
peripheral toning. PCGS has only certified two
finer DMPL examples of this issue . 3,450
1883-CC MS-65 DMPL (PCGS). This is an ex¬
ceptional example from the popular Carson City
mint. Fully brilliant with desirable contrast. 665
1883-CC MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely example from
this western Mint. Fully brilliant with consider¬
able eye appeal . 325
1883-0 Morgan $1
1883-0 MS-66 (NGC). A lovely example with
brilliant lustre . 359
1883-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 109
1883-0 MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). An attractive
cameo example . 169
1883-0 MS-64 PL (NGC). A pleasing prooflike
example . 89
1883-S Morgan $1
1883-S AU-58 (NGC) . 345
1883-S AU-53 (NGC). Natural gray surfaces. 195
1883-S AU-53 (ANACS). Light silvery gray. 195
1883-S AU-50 (NGC). Natural gray surfaces. 175
1883- S AU-50 (ANACS). Lustrous surfaces. 175
1884 Morgan $1
1884 MS-63 (PCGS) . 42
1884- CC Morgan $1
1884-CC MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lus¬
trous . 765
1884-CC MS-65 (PCGS). A fully brilliant and at¬
tractive example with frosty white lustre. ... 309
1884-CC MS-64 . 139
1884-0 Morgan $1
1884-0 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and very slightly
prooflike . 285
1884-0 MS-65 DMPL (PCGS). A superb ex¬
ample with deeply mirrored fields . 735
1884-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99
1884-0 MS-65 (NGC) . 99
1884-0 MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). A lovely example
with deeply mirrored fields . 129
1884-0 MS-64 (PCGS) . 45
1884-0 MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely brilliant ex¬
ample . 39
1884-S Morean SI
1884-S AU-53 (ANACS). Light silver surfaces with
considerable brilliant lustre . 325
1885 Morgan $1
1885 MS-66 (PCGS). This lovely gem has very light
ivory lustre and a crescent of bright gold toning
at left obverse . 299
1885 MS-66 (NGC). Fully brilliant with a sliver of
iridescent toning on the reverse . 299
1885 MS-65 DMPL (PCGS). An impressive gem
with outstanding cameo contrast . 629
1885 MS-65 (PCGS) . 109
1885 MS-65 (NGC) . 109
1885 MS-64 (PCGS) . 49
1885-CC Morgan $1
1885-CC MS-65 (PCGS). A brilliant gem ex¬
ample . 795
1885-CC MS-64. Brilliant . 415
1885-CC MS-64 (PCGS) . 415
1885-0 Morgan $1
1885-0 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and beauti¬
ful . 365
1885-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with bril¬
liant white lustre . 98
1885-0 MS-64 (PCGS) . 45
1885-0 MS-63 DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant silver
surfaces . 89
1885-S Morgan $1
1885-S MS-63 (NGC). A fully brilliant ex¬
ample . 219
1886 Morgan $1
1886 MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant with frosty lus¬
tre . 239
1886 MS-65 (PCGS) . 98
1886 MS-65 (NGC) . 98
1886 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant obverse with light
gold reverse . 49
1886 MS-64 (PCGS). A brilliant example with
frosty lustre . 45
1887 Morgan $1
1887 MS-65 (PCGS). A delightful gem with bril¬
liant lustre . 98
1887 MS-64 PL (PCGS). Sharply struck with bril¬
liant lustre and cameo contrast . 96
1887 MS-64 (PCGS) . 45
1888 Morgan $1
1888 MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely dollar with satiny
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silver lustre and extremely light peripheral gold
toning . 735
1888 MS-65 (PCGS). A brilliant gem with a cres¬
cent of iridescent toning on the obverse . 215
1888 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 215
1888-S Morgan $1
1888-S MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example and
nearly prooflike . 315
1889 Morgan $1
1889 MS-65 (NGC). Highly lustrous with faint
peripheral toning . 319
1889 MS-63 (PCGS) . 42
1890 Morgan $1
1890 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 119
1890-S Morgan $1
1890- S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 189
1891 Morgan $1
Choice Cameo Proof 1891 $1
1891 Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS) . 3,525
1891 MS-64 (ICG). A lovely example with brilliant
silver lustre . 550
1891 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. 550
1891 MS-63 (PCGS) . 145
1891- CC Morgan $1
1891-CC MS-64 (PCGS). Outstanding quality
with brilliant lustre . 685
1892-CC Morgan $1
Gem Prooflike 1892-CC Morgan $1
1892-CC MS-65 PL (NGC). This is a stunning
gem quality example with brilliant mirrored fields
and highly lustrous devices. A coin for the connois¬
seur with exceptional aesthetic appeal . 7,250
1892-S Morgan $1
Lovely AU 1892-S Morgan $1
1892-S AU-50 (NGC). This is a lovely example
with brilliant silver surfaces and exceptional lus¬
tre. In higher grades, this issue ranks among the
key dates in the Morgan dollar series . 1,695
1892- S EF-45 (PCGS). Faint champagne toning
over lustrous light gray surfaces . 795
1893- CC Morean $1
1893-CC VF-30 (ANACS). Attractive light gray
with hints of gold . 399
1893-0 Morgan $1
Mint State 1893-0 Morgan $1
1893-0 MS-61 (PCGS). Brilliant with a few scat¬
tered marks . 2,475
Another Mint State 1893-0 $1
1893-0 MS-61 (NGC). Brilliant with satiny lus¬
tre. Very slightly reflective fields . 2,450
1893-S Morean $1
Desirable 1893-S Morgan $1
1893- S EF-45 (PCGS). This is an exceptional ex¬
ample for the grade with very light gray surfaces
and hints of pale gold toning along the borders.
Remnants of lustre are noted on the obverse and
especially visible on the reverse . 6,750
1894 Morgan $1
1894 VF-35 (NGC). A lovely example with pleas¬
ing fight gray surfaces . 529
1894- 0 Morgan $1
1894- 0 AU-55 (PCGS). Natural fight gray with
nearly complete lustre . 295
1895- 0 Morgan $1
1895-0 AU-53 (NGC). Nearly foil lustre with
fight silver surfaces . 975
1895-0 AU-53 (ANACS). Virtually complete sil¬
ver lustre . 975
1895-0 AU-50 (PCGS). An attractive fight gray
example . 995
1895-0 EF-45 (ANACS). Pleasing light gray sur¬
faces . 369
1895-S Morgan $1
Exceptional Choice 1895-S $1
1895-S MS-64 (NGC). An exceptional Mint State
example with folly brilliant and frosty white lus¬
tre. This is the only “affordable” dollar of this date
in choice or gem condition . 5,650
1895- S VG-8. Natural light gray . 189
1896 Morgan $1
1896 MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant silver example with
a crescent of attractive light gold toning . 725
1896 MS-64 (NGC) . 55
1896- 0 Morgan $1
Wonderful 1896-0 Morgan $1
1896-0 MS-63 (PCGS). This is a wonderful ex¬
ample, sharply struck and with brilliant, frosty sil¬
ver lustre. Quality such as this is seldom available.
An important opportunity for the advanced col¬
lector . 7,150
1896-0 AU-58 (PCGS). An important opportu¬
nity to acquire this scarce date. Fully brilliant with
faint amber toning . 495
1896-0 AU-50 (PCGS). Light gray with hints of
gold toning. Considerable underlying lustre is
present . 199
1896-S Morgan $1
Choice Mint State 1896-S $1
1896-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and satiny with
a wisp of champagne toning . 2,950
1897-0 Morgan SI
Choice 1897-0 Morgan $1
1897-0 MS-63 (PCGS) . 4,850
This & That
INTERESTING ITEM: Andy Lustig wrote the other day to say he was hot on the trail
of a Gold Coin. Not a Gold Coin coin, mind you, but something called a Gold Coin stove,
an ornate household heating device made of cast iron in the 19th century and with GOLD
COIN lettered prominently across the front. We wished him luck.
LINCOLN PENNY NEWS: ReaderTom Howard sent an article from the Washington
Post, June 29, 2002: “Lincoln Bells Resonate with History,” by Bill Broadway. The
journalist told of chimes in the tower of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church,
Washington, that were given by the widow ofRobertTodd Lincoln, in 1929, RobertTodd
Lincoln being the only child of Abraham that lived to adulthood. We didn’t know that
Robert Lincoln was the only person in history to witness the shooting or be at the side
of three assassinated presidents: “Lincoln was at the White House when John Wilkes
Booth shot Abraham Lincoln in 1865 and was at his father’s side when he died. In 1881,
as secretary of war under James A. Garfield, Lincoln was on the railroad platform in
Washington when his boss was shot; in 1 901 , Lincoln had just entered the Pan-American
Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y., when he saw William McKinley gunned down.” On his own
Robert Todd Lincoln was president of the Pullman Palace Car Railroad Co., in Chicago,
and “made millions.” Numismatically, this concluded the article, which was mainly about
Keith Clark, who maintains the clock: “To ensure proper timing, he synchronizes the
movement of the pendulum by adding or taking away little weights: Lincoln pennies. This
week, there were eight. One was dated 1926, when Robert Lincoln died, and one 1929,
when the tower and bells were dedicated.”
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was always proud of the fact that he was our ancestor. I like to inform people of the real
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much more accessible this way and easier to reference without losing one’s place or train
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besides this book, but I intend to buy more with an emphasis on gold.”
Another Highly Attractive 1897-0 $1
1897-0 MS-62 (PCGS). Highly attractive with
sharp design features and brilliant, frosty lustre.
An important opportunity for the specialist. Not
rare as a date, however, quite elusive in Mint State
grades . 1,650
1897-0 AU-58 (NGC). Medium gray surfaces
with lustrous golden brown toning . 495
1897-S Morgan $1
1897-S MS-65 PL (PCGS). An outstanding, folly
brilliant example . 695
1898 Morgan $1
Prooflike Gem 1898 $1
1898 MS-65 DMPL (PCGS). A sharply struck
cameo gem that, at first glance, appears to be a
Proof. . 1,850
1898 MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with excep¬
tional eye appeal . 219
1898-0 Morgan $1
1898-0 MS-66 (PCGS). A gem quality example
with brilliant lustre . 319
1898-0 MS-66 (PCGS). Deeply toned obverse
with mosdy brilliant reverse . 319
1898-0 MS-66 (NGC). A highly lustrous ex¬
ample . 219
1898-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with exceptional
eye appeal . 119
1898-0 MS-65 (NGC) . 119
1898-0 MS-64 PL (PCGS). Brilliant . 109
1898-0 MS-64 (PCGS) . 49
1899-0 Morgan $1
1899-0 MS-66 (NGC). A fully brilliant gem ex¬
ample . 385
1899-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. . 119
1899-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Lustrous with gold toned
reverse . 119
1899-0 MS-65 (NGC) . 119
1899-0 MS-64 (PCGS) . 45
1900-0 Morgan SI
1900-0 MS-65 (PCGS) . 139
1900-0 MS-65 (NGC) . 139
1900-0 MS-64 (PCGS) . 45
1904-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous with subliminal
toning . 49
1904-0 MS-64 (PCGS) . 45
1904-S Morgan $1
1904-S EF-45 (NGC). Lustrous fight gray. ... 369
1 904-S EF-40. Pleasing medium gray surfaces. 1 95
1921-S Morgan $1
Gem 1921-S Morgan Dollar
1921-S MS-65 (NGC). This is a highly attractive
gem with satiny white lustre . 1,750
Peace Dollars
1921 Peace SI High Relief
1921 High Relief. MS-64 (PCGS). Exceptional
quality with satiny lustre . 579
1921 High Relief. MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant. 579
1921 High Relief. AU-58 (PCGS). Light cham¬
pagne toning . 195
1922-D Peace $1
1922- D MS-65 (NGC). An outstanding gem with
satiny white lustre . 379
1923 Peace $1
1923 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 665
1923 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 105
1923- D Peace SI
1923-D MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely gem with frosty
lustre and faint traces of gold toning . 1,050
1923-D MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and sharply
struck with satiny, slightly prooflike surfaces. 235
1925 Peace $1
1925 MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding example
with satiny white lustre . 105
1925-S Peace $1
1925-S MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant lustre. 529
1926 Peace $1
1926 MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with faint ton¬
ing. In an old style PCGS holder . 345
1901 Morgan $1
Lovely Mint State 1901 $1
1901 MS-61 (PCGS). This is a lovely example
with brilliant ivory lustre and very light gold ton¬
ing . 2,595
1901 AU-58 (NGC). Highly lustrous with brilliant
surfaces . 1,395
1901 AU-55 (PCGS). An attractive example with
considerable lustre and satiny surfaces . 789
1901 AU-55 (NGC). Lustrous surfaces with fight
gold toning . 789
1901 AU-53 (PCGS). Very light silver gray with
considerable lustre . 49
1901-0 Morgan SI
1901- 0 MS-65 (PCGS) . 179
1902 Morgan $1
1902 MS-65 (PCGS). Light gold toning over bril¬
liant lustre . 475
1902 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 155
1902- 0 Morgan $1
1902-0 MS-66 (NGC). A fully brilliant gem with
exceptional aesthetic appeal . 795
1902-0 MS-65 (NGC) . 159
1902-0 MS-65 (NGC). A fully brilliant gem with
prooflike obverse and satiny reverse . 159
1902-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49
1902-S Morgan $1
1902- S EF-40 (PCI). Natural fight gray with hints
of gold tonjpg . 119
1903 Morgan $1
1903 MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant gem with satiny
lustre . 675
1903 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with ivory
lustre and peripheral iridescent toning on both
obverse and reverse . 219
1903- 0 Morgan $1
1903-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 515
1903-0 MS-65 (NGC). A lovely gem with bril¬
liant white lustre . 515
1903-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 395
1903-S Morgan $1
Exceptional 1903-S $1
1903-S MS-62 (NGC). This is an exceptional ex¬
ample for the grade with folly brilliant silver lus¬
tre. Although a scattering of surface marks are
expected, this has the first glance appearance of a
choice Mint State coin. An elusive issue in all
grades . 4,195
1903- S AU-50 (ANACS). Lustrous light gray with
faint gold toning . 1,075
1904- 0 Morgan $1
1904-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and lus¬
trous . 105
1926-D Peace $1
1926-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and satiny. 619
1926- D MS-65 (NGC). A lovely gem example
with folly brilliant, satiny lustre . 619
1927 Peace $1
1927 MS-64 (PCGS) . 245
1927 MS-61 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99
1927- S Peace $1
1927- S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous with
attractive wisps of heather toning . 675
1928 Peace $1
1928 MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with satiny
lustre . 359
1928- S Peace $1
1928-S MS-64 (NGC). Fully brilliant with excep¬
tional aesthetic appeal . 950
1934 Peace $1
1934 MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely gem with brilliant
lustre and splashes of very fight gold toning. 895
1934 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. . 259
1934 MS-64 (NGC). Attractive with satiny white
lustre . 259
1934-D Peace $1
1934-D MS-63 (PCGS). Attractive light golden
toning . 245
1934-S Peace SI
Key Date 1934-S Peace $1
1934-S MS-63 (PCGS). A key date issue with
pleasing white lustre and few minor imperfec¬
tions, consistent with the grade. Everyone loves
the 1934-S, and it is all we can do to keep them
in stock . 2,650
Another Mint State 1934-S $1
1934- S MS-62 (PCGS). Just a wisp of golden ton¬
ing over lustrous surfaces. Far fewer marks than
what would be expected for the grade . 1,875
1935- S Peace $1
1935-S MS-65 (NGC). A wonderful gem example
with satiny silver lustre and wisps of very light gold
toning . 1,175
1935-S MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous. . 309
MODERN DOLLARS
Eisenhower Dollars
1971-D MS-66 (PCGS) . 159
1971- D MS-65 (PCGS) . 55
1972- D MS-65 (PCGS) . 135
1971- S Silver. MS-66 (PCGS) . 59
1972- S MS-66 (PCGS) . 42
1972- S Silver. MS-67 (PCGS) . 65
1973- D MS-65 (PCGS) . 125
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1973-S MS-67 (PCGS) . 79
1973- S Silver. MS-66 (PCGS) . 45
1974- D MS-65 (PCGS) . 69
1974-D MS-66 (PCGS) . 239
1974-S MS68 (DPCGS) . 250
1974-S MS-67 (PCGS) . 79
1974-S MS-66 (PCGS) . 42
1977 MS-65 (PCGS) . 95
1978 MS-65 (PCGS). . . 149
1978- D MS-65 (PCGS) . 189
Anthony Dollars
1979- S SBA. Type II. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 195
1981-S SBA. Type II. Proof-67 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 199
TRADE DOLLARS
1875-S/CC MS-60 (NGC). An important oppor¬
tunity for the specialist to acquire this unusual and
popular variety. Brilliant with satiny lustre and
very faint traces of toning. Outstanding quality for
the grade . 2,995
1877-S “Box trade dollar” with two photos.
VF-35. Lovely nostalgic numismatic souvenir.
679
Lustrous 1878-S Trade Dollar
1878-S MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and highly
lustrous with attractive light gold and iridescent ton¬
ing. This is the final year ofissue for circulation strike
trade dollars, with the remaining issues through
1885 only produced in Proof format. Of course,
Morgan dollars were first issued this same year, fill¬
ing the need for large quantities of silver dollar coins
required by the Bland-Allison Act . 2,995
1878-S MS-62 (PCGS) . 739
COMMEMORATIVE
SILVER COINS
Isabella Quarters
1893 Isabella quarter. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant
with a trace of toning and slightly reflective sur¬
faces . 809
1893 Isabella quarter. MS-62 (NGC). Brilliant
and sharply struck with satiny lustre and consid¬
erable aesthetic appeal . 765
1893 Isabella quarter. MS-61 (PCGS). A lovely
example with brilliant silver lustre . 719
1893 Isabella quarter. AU-58 (PCGS) . 569
Lafayette Dollars
Choice 1900 Lafayette Dollar
1900 Lafayette dollar. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant
and highly lustrous with a wisp oflight gold ton¬
ing . 1,550
1900 Lafayette dollar. AU-55 (NGC). Lustrous
light gray with iridescent gold toning . 495
Alabama Half Dollars
Gem 1921 Alabama Half Dollar
1921 Alabama. Plain. MS-65 (PCGS). A beau¬
tiful example with fully brilhant silver lustre. This
is an elusive issue in gem quality . 2,795
1921 Alabama. Plain. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant
with light gold toning. One of the key issues in
the series. Cheaper today than it was during the
market high of 1989! Might this situation trans¬
late to your advantage if you need one for your
collection? . 850
1921 Alabama. Plain. MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply
struck with pleasing gold toning over satiny lus¬
tre . 509
1921 Alabama. Plain. MS-62 (NGC). Exceptional
quality for the grade with natural light gray lustre
and iridescent toning . 359
1921 Alabama. Plain. AU-58 (PCGS). Gold and
gray toning over pleasing free surfaces . 239
Superb Gem 1921 Alabama 500
1921 Alabama. MS-66 (PCGS). A most impres¬
sive example with brilliant, satiny lustre and very
faint champagne toning . 6,095
1921 Alabama. MS-64 (PCGS). A brilliant ex¬
ample with satiny white lustre and very faint
champagne toning . 1 ,050
1921 Alabama. MS-64 (NGC). Fully brilliant
with minor abrasions, consistent with the
Some words from our intern — Kieran O’Connor
As the final week of my internship at Bowers and Merena comes to a close, I cannot believe
how fast the past month has flown. When I left my home, my family, and my dog Bailey, a Great
Pyrenees, in Colorado Springs, to be honest I was very nervous coming to such a well known
and worldly company. I had briefly introduced myself to Mr. Bowers at an ANA Summer
Seminar Bull Session more than four years ago, but most of what I knew of him came solely
from his voluminous texts I often ran into at the ANA library. Still relatively young in my
numismatic career, I thought to myself how could I possibly hold my own at Bowers and
Merena? As I quickly learned, however, everyone here has done more than I could have ever
imagined to make me feel welcome and at home.
From the moment I stepped foot in cozy Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, Gordon and Betty
Wrubel had already prepared a delectable feast, where I had the chance to meet many of the
people I would be working with during my stay. The food was enough to satisfy royalty, and
already, my nerves had been eased. Soon after, I discovered that my residence for the next
week would be Little Barn door Island, the Bowers’ “summer cottage.” Only hours after after
stepping off my plane, I had miraculously been transported to nature’s paradise.
Although taking a motor boat to work every morning with Dave’s son Andrew almost
blew the hair off my head, I would gladly make that sacrifice again for another week at Little
Barn door. During the day, I had the opportunity to work with a large collection of California
fractional gold. As if that task was not fulfilling enough, Andrew treated me like a guest at a
five star resort, taking me jet skiing, to Weirs Beach for fresh shrimp, and to his island beach
for a refreshing swim in the crisp waters of Lake Winnipesaukee.
During the following week, I boarded at Chez Roberts, home of Brett and Pam Roberts
and their two lovable dogs Max, the mellow Yellow Lab, and Bodie, the fiery Louisiana
Catahoula. I felt as if I were in abed and breakfast, eating grilled chicken and steaks, playingfetch
with “the boys,” and relaxing with two wonderful people. At the office, my work changed a
little as I began writing catalogue descriptions. My nerves were still a little shaky, but once Dave
had given me an “A” and a smiley face on my first draft, I felt completely at ease. Not only did
cataloguing help me examine coins in a different and more precise way, I felt that I had taken
a week4ong seminar in writing. Although I had been jet skiing the week before, Brett and Pam
must have felt that I needed to put another water sport under my belt. The Roberts were
generous enough to take professional numismatistjohn Kraljevich, the Wrubel’s son Tim and
his fiancee Bonnie, and me tubing on the lake. Let me tell you, watching the same guy who
sits next to you in the office attributing large cents and colonials and describing Betts medals
clutch an inner tube for dear life, wipe out, and still have a grin on his face is a glorious sight.
Two weeks after landing in New Hampshire, I was already in a car with J .K (John Kraljevich)
on our way to the ANA’s World Fair of Money in New York City. The five hour drive flew
by as we bobbed our heads and sang along to Pink Floyd and dined in luxury at a Wendy’s just
outside of Boston. The convention was fantastic. I had the opportunity to finally meet many
of the people in the numismatic community whose names I had heard countless times before,
including David Hall from Collector’s Universe and Dr. Richard Bagg, who works with many
consignors at Bowers and Merena. At the B&M auction, I was on the phone with customers
across the country, executing their bids for them because they could not be there in person.
Although the auction lasted until 1a.m., it maintained a level of excitement the entire time,
even when the last gold ingot was sold to close the sale. After the bourse closed one evening,
I took an express bus to Morris Park in the Bronx and got to visit with my grandmother and
have dinner at Mario’s on Arthur Ave. One might think that all of the action on the bourse
would fulfill any collector’s desire at least for some short period of time. On the contrary, I
left New York having appeased my appetite for Ray’s pizza, but not for numismatics. Now I
am even more eager to do further research and learn more about numismatics than I was
before I went to the big Apple. On the way home, Auction Director John Pack, J.K., and I
stopped at the 1-84 diner outside of Newburgh (near the famous site of eighteenth-century
Machin’s Mills) for brunch and a taste of what J.K. says is the American institution that keeps
this country going. After a brief stroll around Thoreau’s Walden Pond, we pulled back into
Wolfeboro Sunday evening just in time for Chris Karstedt’s famous lasagna.
Already halfway through my final week at B&M, I am working with a fine group of Hard
Times T okens and staying with the Karstedts and their two cats and three dogs (including two
Chihuahuas which look like they came straight off the Taco Bell commercial set). Earlier in the
week we all went across the lake to Sandy Point for fresh lobster. My first attempt at fighting
through the shells was a little difficult to say the least, and eventually I needed Chris’ help (good
thing I was wearing a lobster bib!). The food was out of this world and it was wonderful sharing
an evening with such kind and generous people as the Karstedts.
Although I cannot predict what my final three days at B&M will hold I can assure you that
they will be packed with fun, excellent food, and great times. Over the past month that I have
had the opportunity to spend with Bowers and Merena, I have learned invualuable lessons in
numismatics, from
fractional gold to Na¬
tional Bank notes,
Hard Times tokens,
and writing catalogue
descriptions. To me,
however, the most
unforgettable aspect
of my time here are
the friendships I have
made with the kind-
hearted people who
frequent this office
daily.
Kieran O’Connor, our summer intern, talks coins with Auction Direc¬
tor John Pack and numismatist Frank Van Valen.
grade . 1,050
1921 Alabama. MS-63 (NGC). Highly attractive
with gold and iridescent toning . 595
Albany Half Dollars
1936 Albany. MS-65 (PCGS). A fully brilliant ex¬
ample with exceptional eye appeal . 359
1936 Albany. MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and
sharply struck . 259
1936 Albany. MS-63 (PCGS). A brilliant example
with soft, frosty white lustre . 245
Antietam Half Dollars
1937 Antietam. MS-66 (PCGS). An exceptional
gem with satiny white lustre and faint champagne
toning. Extremely sharply struck . 875
Arkansas Half Dollars
1936 Arkansas. MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example
with brilliant lustre . 95
1936-D Arkansas. MS-65 (PCGS). Satiny and lus¬
trous with light iridescent toning . 259
1938 Arkansas. MS-63 (PCGS) . 155
1938- S Arkansas. MS-63 (PCGS) . 155
1939- S Arkansas. MS-65 (PCGS) . 1,050
Bay Bridge Half Dollars
1936-S Bay Bridge. MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely gem
with brilliant obverse and very lightly toned re¬
verse . 299
1936-S Bay Bridge. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilhant. . 125
Boone Half Dollars
1935-D Boone with small 1934. MS-64
(PCGS). An exceptional example for the grade
with smooth, satiny white lustre . 529
1935- S Boone with small 1934. MS-65 (PCGS).
Satiny champagne surfaces. A lovely gem example
of this scarce variety. Only 2,000 were distributed!
We ask you: Isn’t it amazing that such a rare coin,
and in gem condition, can be bought from us for
just: . 875
1936- S Boone. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilhant . 145
1937 Boone. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilhant and highly
lustrous with faint champagne toning . 119
1938 Boone. MS-64 (PCGS). This is a wonderful
example with satiny white lustre . 419
Superb Gem 1938-D Boone 500
1938-D Boone. MS-67 (NGC). This is an ab¬
solutely stunning gem with satiny white lus¬
tre. Fully brilliant. One of only 2,100
distributed! . 1,950
Bridgeport Half Dollars
1936 Bridgeport. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilhant white
lustre with choice surfaces . 169
1936 Bridgeport. MS-63 (PCGS) . 149
1936 Bridgeport. MS-62 (PCGS) . 125
California Half Dollars
1925-S California. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with
satiny lustre . 175
1925-S California. AU-58 (ANACS). Satiny white
lustre . 129
Carver- W ashington
Half Dollars
1952- S Carver-Washington. MS-65 (PCGS). Bril¬
hant . 159
1953- S Carver-Washington. MS-65 (PCGS). Bril¬
hant . 119
1954 Carver-Washington. MS-63 (PCGS). Bril¬
hant . 39
Cincinnati Half Dollars
1936 Cincinnati. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilhant
with satiny white lustre . 265
1936-D Cincinnati. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant
with satiny lustre . 709
1936-D Cincinnati. MS-65 (PCGS). A satiny
gem with attractive toning . 709
1936-D Cincinnati. MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilhant
with frosty white lustre. Slighdy reflective obverse
fields . -365
1936-D Cincinnati. MS-63 (PCGS) . 279
1936-S Cincinnati. MS-64 (PCGS). Faint champagne
toning subdues soft frosty white lustre . 345
Cleveland Half Dollars
1936 Cleveland. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilhant and
lustrous. As expected, the surfaces of this beauti¬
ful coin are nearly perfect . 759
1936 Cleveland. MS-63 (PCGS) . 79
Columbia Half Dollars
1936 Columbia. MS-65 (PCGS). Attractive qual¬
ity with satiny lustre . 225
1936 Columbia. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and at¬
tractive . 205
1936-D Columbia. MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely ex¬
ample with satin lustre and ivory toning . 345
1936-S Columbia. MS-65 (PCGS) . 255
Columbian Half Dollars
1892 Columbian. MS-65 (PCGS) . 815
1893 Columbian. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilhant and
frosty . 85
Connecticut Half Dollars
1935 Connecticut. MS-65 (PCGS). Light golden
surfaces. Sharply struck with satiny lustre. .. 595
1935 Connecticut. MS-64 (PCGS). Light golden
brown toning subdues the satiny lustre. The re¬
verse is hghter with ivory lustre . 345
1935 Connecticut. MS-63 (PCQS) . 235
Delaware Half Dollars
1936 Delaware. MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding
gem example with satiny white lustre . 685
1936 Delaware. MS-65 (PCGS). Very hght gold “tab”
toning on the obverse with brilhant reverse. ... 395
1936 Delaware. MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilhant with
outstanding aesthetic appeal . 395
1936 Delaware. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant ...245
Elgin Half Dollars
1936 Elgin. MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬
ample with attractive satin lustre and a trace of
very hght champagne toning . 499
1936 Elgin. MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely example with
satin lustre and subliminal toning . 219
1936 Elgin. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilhant and lus¬
trous with very faint gold toning . 199
Gettysburg Half Dollars
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1936 Gettysburg. MS-65 (PCGS). This satiny
gem has sharp design elements and full lustre. An
exceptional example . 699
1936 Gettysburg. MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely ex¬
ample with gold and iridescent toning over frosty
lustre . 425
1936 Gettysburg. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully lustrous
with brilliant silver surfaces . 379
Grant Half Dollars
1922 Grant Star. MS-62 (NGC). Lustrous with
satiny surfaces and splashes of steel blue toning on
the reverse . 1,295
Hawaiian Half Dollars
Gem Mint State 1928 Hawaiian 500
1928 Hawaiian. MS-65 (PCGS). A stunning gem
example of this scarce and popular commemorative
issue. Nearly fully brilliant with satiny lustre and a
splash oflight gold toning on the reverse . 5,850
Choice 1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar
1928 Hawaiian. MS-64 (PCGS). An outstanding
example of this scarce and popular issue. Highly
lustrous with satiny surfaces. Hawaiian half dol¬
lars, in all grades, have recently enjoyed increas¬
ing demand . 3,050
Hudson Half Dollars
1935 Hudson. MS-63 (PCGS). A fully brilliant sil¬
ver example with considerable eye appeal. ... 575
Huguenot-Walloon
Half Dollars
1924 Huguenot. MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding
example with considerable aesthetic appeal. We
are sure you will be delighted . 509
1924 Huguenot (PCGS). Brilliant with frosty lus¬
tre . 145
Iowa Half Dollars
Ultra-Grade 1946 Iowa 500
1946 Iowa. MS-68 (NGC). An exceptional gem
with peripheral splashes gold and iridescent ton¬
ing. Both obverse and reverse are otherwise bril¬
liant with pristine surfaces . 2,450
1946 Iowa. MS-66 (PCGS). Lustrous and attrac¬
tive . 149
1946 Iowa. MS-63 (PCGS) . 79
Lexington Half Dollars
1925 Lexington. MS-65 (PCGS). This is an at¬
tractive gem with satiny white lustre. Very sharply
struck and sure to please . 699
1 925 Lexington. MS-64 (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬
ample, sharply struck and with brilliant lustre. . 199
1925 Lexington. MS-64 (PCGS). A pleasing ex¬
ample with attractive light gold toning over sat¬
iny lustre . 199
1925 Lexington. MS-63 (PCGS) . 115
1925 Lexington. MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant with
satiny lustre . 99
Lincoln-Minois Half Dollars
1918 Lincoln. MS-65 (PCGS). This splendid gem
has brilliant lustre with very light golden brown
toning . 509
1918 Lincoln. MS-64 (PCGS). Light golden ton¬
ing . 199
1918 Lincoln. MS-63 (PCGS) . 119
Long Island Half Dollars
1936 Long Island. MS-64 (PCGS) . 129
1936 Long Island. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant. .. 85
Lynchburg Half Dollars
1936 Lynchburg. MS-66 (PCGS). Fully bril¬
liant . 595
1936 Lynchburg. MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant
with outstanding aesthetic appeal . 235
1936 Lynchburg. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant. ..189
Maine Half Dollars
1920 Maine. MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant gem with
satiny white lustre . 1,275
1920 Maine. MS-66 (PCGS). This is a spectacu-
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lar gem with natural light gold toning over satiny
lustre . 1,275
1920 Maine. MS-65 (PCGS). A fully brilliant ex¬
ample with frosty lustre and lots of eye appeal.
Faint champagne toning . 525
1920 Maine MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant and lus¬
trous . 295
1 920 Maine. MS-64 (PCGS) . A lovely example with
satiny lustre beneath light heather toning. ... 295
Maryland Half Dollars
1934 Maryland. MS-65 (PCGS) . 350
Missouri Half Dollars
1921 Missouri. MS-63 (PCGS). A pleasing ex¬
ample with brilliant silver lustre . 865
1921 Missouri. MS-63 (PCGS). Satiny lustre with
pale golden brown toning . 995
Monroe Half Dollars
1923 Monroe. MS-64 (PCGS) . 485
1923-S Monroe. MS-64 (PCGS). An outstanding
example for the grade (if there is such a thing
among Monroe half dollars). This is as sharp as we
have seen with choice surfaces and frosty white
lustre . 485
1923-S Monroe. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and at¬
tractive . 175
New Rochelle Half Dollars
1938 New Rochelle. MS-66 (PCGS) . 645
1938 New Rochelle. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with
satiny lustre . 325
Norfolk Half Dollars
1936 Norfolk. MS-67 (PCGS). Slight golden ton¬
ing on the obverse rims. Exceptional lustre and
immaculate surfaces . 595
1936 Norfolk. MS-66 (PCGS) Brilliant . 515
1936 Norfolk. MS-65 (PCGS). A delightful ex¬
ample with satiny lustre. This issue has a very in¬
tricate design, and is usually found in higher
grades . 495
1936 Norfolk. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with
satiny white lustre . 450
Oregon Trail Half Dollars
1926 Oregon Trail. MS-64 (PCGS). A brilliant
example with satiny lustre and sharp design ele¬
ments . 165
1928 Oregon Trail. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant. 199
1934-D Oregon Trail MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant
with hints of iridescent toning . 325
1934-D Oregon Trail. MS-64 (PCGS). An out¬
standing example with satiny lustre and wisps of
very pale gold toning . 215
1936 Oregon Trail. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant. 135
1936- S Oregon Trail. MS-67 (PCGS). A lovely
gem with gray and iridescent toning over satiny
lustre . 1,350
1937- D Oregon Trail. MS-66 (NGC). A lovely
gem with fully brilliant lustre . 275
1937-D Oregon Trail. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant
and lustrous. Housed in a first generation PCGS
holder . 199
1939-D Oregon Trail. MS-64 (PCGS). Bril¬
liant . 519
Panama-Pacific Half Dollars
1915-S Panama-Pacific. MS-64 (PCGS).
Lightly toned. A very attractive and very choice
specimen of this highly important issue ... 1 ,350
1915-S Panama-Pacific. MS-63 (PCGS). A choice
example with moderate iridescent toning . 725
1915-S Panama-Pacific. MS-62 (NGC). Sat¬
iny ivory lustre with hints of peripheral irides¬
cence . 625
Pilgrim Half Dollars
Gem 1920 Pilgrim Half Dollar
1920 Pilgrim. MS-66 (PCGS). An exceptional
gem with fully brilliant lustre and hints of periph¬
eral gold toning . 1,645
1920 Pilgrim. MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with
satiny lustre and pristine surfaces . 159
1920 Pilgrim. MS-63 (PCGS) . 95
1921 Pilgrim. MS-65 (PCGS). Just a wisp of
light golden toning. Excellent lustre and few
marks . 775
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1921 Pilgrim. MS-63 (NGC). A delightful example
with frosty silver lustre . 175
Rhode Island Half Dollars
1936 Rhode Island. MS-66 (PCGS). A wonder¬
ful gem with fully brilliant lustre and wisps oflight
gold toning . 525
1936 Rhode Island. MS-65 (PCGS) . 239
1936-D Rhode Island. MS-65 (PCGS). Fully bril¬
liant. This is a lovely gem example for the con¬
noisseur . 275
1936-S Rhode Island. MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely
gem example with brilliant lustre and faint ton¬
ing . 325
Roanoke Half Dollars
1937 Roanoke. MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding
gem with frosty white lustre . 259
1937 Roanoke. MS-64 (PCGS). A splendid ex¬
ample with fully brilliant, satiny lustre . 249
1937 Roanoke. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant with sat¬
iny white lustre . 249
1937 Roanoke. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 239
Robinson Half Dollars
1936 Robinson. MS-66 (PCGS). A highly attrac¬
tive gem with brilliant silver lustre and faint cham¬
pagne toning . 1,025
1936 Robinson. MS-65 (PCGS). A lustrous gem
with faint gold toning . 350
1 936 Robinson. MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely example
with satiny ivory lustre and peripheral iridescent
toning . 350
1936 Robinson. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lus¬
trous with faint splashes of gold toning . 145
1936 Robinson. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with
faint golden brown toning . 119
San Diego Half Dollars
1935-S San Diego. MS-66 (PCGS) . 209
1935- S San Diego. MS-63 (PCGS) . 85
1936- D San Diego. MS-65 (PCGS). Exceptional
frosty white lustre . 125
Sesquicentennial Half Dollars
1926 Sesquicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply
struck with satiny lustre. An attractive example
from an issue that is generally found with less eye
appeal . 655
1926 Sesquicentennial. MS-64 (NGC). This
lovely example is quite sharply struck and has bril¬
liant prooflike silver lustre . 655
1926 Sesquicentennial. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully bril-
liant with satiny white lustre . 189
Spanish Trail Half Dollars
1935 Spanish Trail. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant. A
lovely gem example of one of the key issues
needed to complete a set of commemorative types
of the “classic” era 1892-1954 . 1,225
1935 Spanish Trail. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant,
choice, and thoroughly appealing. Always in great
demand . 1,085
Stone Mountain Half Dollars
1925 Stone Mountain. MS-66 (PCGS) . 575
1925 Stone Mountain. MS-65 (NGC). Fully brilliant
and sharply struck with frosty white lustre. .. 239
1925 Stone Mountain. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant. .. 99
1925 Stone Mountain. MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant
with very light champagne toning . 75
Texas Centennial Half Dollars
1935 Texas. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 115
1936 Texas. MS-67 (PCGS) . 639
1936 Texas. MS-66 (PCGS). A desirable gem ex¬
ample with satiny white lustre and faint amber
toning . 245
1938 Texas. MS-65 (PCGS). A satiny gem with
faint toning over brilliant lustre . 525
193 8-D Texas. MS-66 (PCGS). Exceptional qual¬
ity with satiny brilliance . 595
1938-D Texas. MS-65 (PCGS) . 365
1938-D Texas. MS-63 (PCGS). A delightful ex¬
ample with fully brilliant lustre . 295
Fort Vancouver Half Dollars
1925 Vancouver. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant
with exceptional eye appeal . 479
1925 Vancouver. MS-63 (PCGS). This is an ex¬
tremely attractive example with delightful irides¬
cent toning over satiny white lustre . 479
Vermont Half Dollars
1927 Vermont. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with sat¬
iny lustre . 189
1927 Vermont. AU-55. A pleasing example with
natural silvery gray surface and considerable lus¬
tre . 169
Booker T. Washington
Half Dollar's
1946 B.T.W. MS-65 (PCGS) . 45
1946-D B.T.W. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29
1946-S B.T.W. MS-66 (PCGS). Splashes of golden
toning. Exceptionally high-grade . 179
1947 B.T.W. MS-63 (PCGS) . 35
1948 B.T.W. MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding
example with brilliant white lustre . 495
1948- S B.T.W. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79
1949- S B.T.W. MS-66 (PCGS). Light iridescent
obverse with fully brilliant reverse . 235
1949- S B.T.W. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 235
1950- S B.T.W. MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with
exceptional aesthetic appeal . 45
1951 B.T.W. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 19
1951- S B.T.W. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant with light
amber toning . 235
Wisconsin Half Dollars
1936 Wisconsin. MS-66 (PCGS). This wonderful
gem example has fully brilliant lustre subdued by
natural ivory toning . 315
1936 Wisconsin. MS-65 (PCGS). Outstanding gem
quality with brilliant silver lustre . 259
1936 Wisconsin. MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example
with brilliant silver lustre . 195
York Half Dollars
1936 York. MS-66 (PCGS). A spectacular gem
example with brilliant lustre and splashes of
golden brown toning . 269
1936 York. MS-66 (PCGS). A lovely gem quality
example with frosty white lustre . 269
1936 York. MS-65 (PCGS). An exceptional ex¬
ample with pristine, frosty white surfaces. .. 215
1936 York. MS-65 (PCGS). Attractive light golden
brown toning . 215
1936 York. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 175
GOLD
COMMEMORATIVES
Choice 1904 Lewis & Clark Gold Dollar
1904 Lewis & Clark. MS-63 (PCGS). An excep¬
tional example with satiny yellow gold lustre and
very slightly reflective fields . 2,135
PROOF AND MINT SETS
1947 Mint set. MS-64 or better. 28 coins in the
original packaging. Most are lighdy toned. .. 1,325
1951 Proof set. Choice to Gem Proof. Five
coins in the original box and cellophane. ... 629
MODERN
COMMEMORATIVES
Silver Issues
1984-P Olympic. MS-69 (PCGS) . 55
1984-D Olympic. MS-69 (PCGS) . 59
Set Registry™ Quality
1986-P Statue ofLiberty SI. MS-69 (PCGS). Fully
brilliant with satiny lustre. . . 37
1993-P Jefferson $1. MS-69 (PCGS) . 119
200 1-P Buffalo silver dollar. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS). This popular commemorative issue ex¬
hibits brilliant surfaces with outstanding cameo
contrast . 169
2001 -D Buffalo silver dollar. MS-69 (PCGS). Fully
brilliant with exceptional aesthetic appeal. . 169
2001-D Buffalo dollar. MS-69 (PCGS). The PCGS
label is autographed by Jay W. Johnson, 36th Di¬
rector of the United States Mint . 195
Gold Issues
1986-W Statue of Liberty $5. Proof-69 Deep
Cameo (PCGS) . 139
1986- W Statue ofLiberty $5. MS-69 (PCGS). .. 139
1987- W Constitution S5. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 139
1987- W Constitution $5. MS-69 (PCGS). ... 139
1988- W Olympic $5. MS-69 (PCGS) . 159
1989- W Congress $5. MS-69 (PCGS) . 149
1992-W Olympic $5. MS-70 (PCGS) . 895
1995-W Civil War $5. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 375
1995-W Civil War $5. MS-70 (PCGS) . 1,395
1995- W Stadium $5. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 265
1996- W Flag $5. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 385
1999-W Washington $5. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 365
1999-W Washington $5. MS-69 (PCGS) . 295
2002-W Salt Lake City Olympics $5. MS-69
(PCGS) . 325
AMERICAN EAGLES
Silver Eagles
1986-2001 16 Piece set. Silver. Proof-69 Deep
Cameo (PCGS) . 1,395
Set Registry™ Quality
1986-S Silver $1. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 55
Set Registry™ Quality
1991-S Silver SI. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 99
Set Registry™ Quality
1995-W Silver $1. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 3,175
Set Registry™ Quality
1998-P Silver $1. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 85
Set Registry™ Quality
2000-P Silver SI. Proof-69 Deep Cameo
(PCGS) . 65
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Wondrous Things
Sent by Beth Barnhorst
A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders
of the World. Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes:
1 . Egypt’s Great Pyramids
2. Taj Mahal
3. Grand Canyon
4. Panama Canal
5. Empire State Building
6. St. Peter’s Basilica
7. China’s Great Wall
While gathering the votes, the
teacher noted that one quiet stu¬
dent hadn’t turned in her paper
yet. So she asked the girl if she
was having trouble with her list.
The girl replied,
“Yes, a little. I couldn’t quite make up my mind because there were so many.”
The teacher said, “Well, tell me what you have, and maybe I can help.”
The girl hesitated, then read, “I think the Seven Wonders of the World are: 1. to touch.
2. to taste. 3. to see. 4. to hear. She hesitated a little, and then added, 5. to feel. 6. to laugh.
7. and to love.
The room was so full of silence you could have heard a pin drop. Those things we overlook
as simple and “ordinary” are truly wondrous.
Gold Eagles
Gem Proof 1995-W
Five Piece Eagle Set
1995-W Five-coin set. $1, $5, $10, $25, $50.
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). This includes
the rare 1995-W Proof silver eagle . 4,295
1995-W Four-coin set. $5, $10, $25, $50.
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) . 1,150
1998 $5 Gold Eagle. MS-69 (PCGS) . 69
1999 $5 Gold Eagle. MS-69 (PCGS) . 69
2000 $5 Gold Eagle. MS-69 (PCGS) . 69
TERRITORIAL GOLD
1853 U.S. Assay Office $20 900 THOUS
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold. $20.
900 THOUS. Kagin-18. MS-61 (PCGS). An
outstanding Mint State example with highly lus¬
trous greenish gold surfaces. A very sharply struck
example with only a few minor surface marks.
This is much finer than the MS-61 grade would
suggest . . . 10,950
INTERESTING
MEMORABILIA
Rovelstad Elgin Archive
Priceless archive relating to the 1936 Elgin
commemorative half dollar: correspon¬
dence from Gloria Rovelstad, widow of the
sculptor, Trygve Rovelstad, enclosing a file relat¬
ing to the commemorative half dollar and other
items. Included are telegrams from the Treasury
Department, correspondence from Trygve
Rovelstad, etc., 1936, also 1942, relating to the
commemorative half dollar, its design, the mod¬
els, and so on. Absolutely unique, absolutely ir¬
replaceable . 2,400
CALIFORNIA
FRACTIONAL GOLD
Mint State 1872 Gold Dollar
Octagonal Indian
1872 Octagonal $1. Indian obverse. BG-1120.
MS-61 (PCGS). A lovely example with reflective
greenish gold surfaces . 1,995
TOKENS, MEDALS,
AMERICANA, ETC.
1901 Lesher “Dollar” J.M. Slusher
Cripple Creek, Colorado Serial 145
1901 Lesher “Dollar.” Z-6, HK-792. EF-45
(ANACS). Lustrous. One of about 260 estimated
to have been issued byJ.M. Slusher, Cripple Creek,
about seven miles from Joseph Lesher’s home in
Victor. About 75 are known today . 1,450
Ex Kreisberg and Cohen, 1 968.
Intriguing Test Token
Undated (c.1911) token. Test planchet. AU.
Holed. Apparently some type of blank planchet
was prepared as a test piece for date logotypes. One
side has the word DOLLARS entered along with
dates 1885 (twice), 1893, and 1911 (twice). The
two 1911 punches are larger size and appear to be
slanted or italicized. The word DOLLARS looks
remarkable similar to that used for three-dollar gold
coins. The other side had DOLLARS double
stamped along with dates 1854, 1859, and 1874,
along with another italicized 1911. We have as¬
signed the approximate date to the latest appearing
on this example, but who knows? . 2,350
1789 Washington cent. Baker-14, Kenney-7.
Robinson copy. MS-63 BN . 379
1792 Dickeson Cent
1792 Dickeson “cent.” MS-64 RB. A splendid
specimen of this “1792 trial piece,” actually made
circa the 1860s from an embossed revenue stamp
die. Dr. Montroville W. Dickeson was the pro¬
genitor. An attractive and perennially interesting
issue . 1,795
Trio of desirable 1876 Danish medals: • Baker-
426A. Bronze. Plain edge. Weight: 1 ,010.6 grains.
Diameter 52.7 mm. Proof. Rich chocolate brown
surfaces with traces of gold, russet, and blue ton¬
ing in the fields. Reflective obverse fields, while the
reverse is more satiny with subdued lustre. • Gilt
bronze (unlisted in Baker). Plain edge. Weight:
1,069.8 grains. Diameter: 52.7 mm. Proof. Bright
golden surfaces with pleasing reflectivity in the
fields. The devices are bold and satiny. Some light
hairlines are noted • B-426B. White metal, plain
edge. Weight: 771.8 grains. Diameter: 52.7 mm.
Proof Brilliant surfaces with deeply mirrored fields
presenting a strong cameo between being the sat¬
iny silver devices. A beautiful threesome counted
by some among the most beautiful Washington
medals of their era. Stuck for the 1876 Centennial
Exhibition. Designed, prepared and published by
Danish men, F. Schmahlfeld, H. Ophlrik, and V.
Christesen . 1,150
Empire Coin Company token. Circa 1960, our pre¬
decessor firm, Empire Coin Company, Inc.,
commissioned Alphonse Kolb, well-known
Rochester, NY, die-sinker, to create these tokens
for us. The approximate size of a United States
large cent of the 1793-1857 years, and struck in
copper, each token depicts on the obverse the fa¬
mous IMMUNI-S COLUMBIA motif taken
from the 1786-1787 copper coinage, “Columbia”
being a representation of “America.” The reverse
depicts an eagle perched on a palm branch and is
derived from the design used on the rare 1795
U.S. $5 gold coin. Examples are with “antiqued”
finish as made. Dave Bowers discovered a litde
box full of these. Each $9.95, 25 for . 149
MISCELLANEOUS
Impressive “Wheel of Fortune”
Casino Device
Evans Gaming Wheel. Large vertical “wheel of
fortune” made by Evans, of Chicago, early in the
20 th century — -just the sort of device that would
have been used in a casino in Reno, or high in the
Rocky Mountains. The wheel, about six feet in
diameter, is on its own stand and is displayed in a
vertical position. The wheel is ornamented with
numbers (resembling dice faces) and mirrored
panels and is a very impressive ensemble. We
came across this in an antique shop in Massachu¬
setts (where it still is), wrote a check for it on the
spot, and now offer it for sale. In many years of
being interested in antique gambling devices,
we’ve encountered only one other for sale. Basi¬
cally “original” condition, not repainted, altered,
or anything else. Needs a few touches, but is es¬
sentially pristine . 3,450
What might have been:
John Pinkerton, An Essay on Medals: or, An Introduc¬
tion to the Knowledge of A ncient and Modem Coins and
Medals. . . ,” London, 1789. Two volumes, octavo,
302 and 346 pages, plus other material, excellent
condition, rebound with gold imprint, study of
ancient, classical, and British coin, with tangential
mention of American issues and with some very
nice philosophy on the joys of collecting . 265
Interesting book, Gamblingand Gambling Devices, J.P.
Quinn, 1912. 308 pages, extensively illustrated
including with many coin-operated devices, slot
machines, casino gadgets, etc., with information on
all sorts of games of chance and various ways they
fan be rigged. Most probably the most extensively
illustrated, most detailed study ofits kind. Choice
condition, light wear, cover bright. From Q. David
Bowers’ library . 360
Eckert, George N. Letter dated February 10,
1853, from the Director of the Mint to William
D. Lewis, Esquire, Collector of the Port, remind¬
ing the recipient of the pending meeting of the
“Commission for the annual trial of the coins of
the United States,” commonly known as the As¬
say Commission. Double folded sheet, 8 x 10.5
inches after fold, the upper left and right comers
torn. Very slighdy faded at edges. This is a won¬
derful association piece for collectors of assay
commission medals. Signed “Geo. N. Eckert,
Director by R. Patterson.” . $595
Wonderful Gold Rush
Double Currency Sheet
Gold Rush San Francisco! An interesting
double sheet of unused currency notes, $10,
$20, and $50, undated except for “18,” and pre¬
sumably, circa 1849. Bearing the imprint “San
Francisco” on each note, these were most likely
printed in the east (perhaps Philadelphia or New
York), with the through that the identification of
a San Francisco bank or merchant could be over¬
printed by users in the Gold Rush era. However,
the State Constitution of California made the use
of any and all paper money illegal. The vignettes
in each instance picture Benjamin Franklin on the
left and Washington on the right. Such notes were
produced by locking in a frame various typo¬
graphical elements, including the various vi¬
gnettes, decorative borders, and lettering. The
double sheet furnishes a very interesting oppor¬
tunity to note varieties of the plates, a field com¬
pletely unstudied in American obsolete currency.
Each side of the sheet, although superficially simi¬
lar, is different in terms of minor positions. Note,
for example, that on the bottom note on the left,
the denomination “50” is set in farther from the
left and right, than are the same denominations on
the note at the lower right. In general, among
other bank notes of the 1830s and 1840s, even
with sheets that have four of the same denomina¬
tion, each of the notes will show differences, of¬
ten a plate letter, but, more subdy, differences in
positioning . 3,850
1855 State Controllers Warrant. Dated March 9,
1855 at the “Seat of Government, California.”
This warrant in the amount of $ 1 20 was issued to
H.B. Meredith. At upper right and lower left are
outstanding California related vignettes . 199
Louis McLane ALS, dated December 1, 1857,
on blue ruled letterhead of the Office of Wells,
Fargo & Co.’s Express and Exchange Company.
This letter was sent to the Commissioner of
Deeds, the addressee otherwise unnamed, and
requests that Mr. Walter H. Peters of New Or¬
leans be appointed commissioner for the State of
California . 665
Richard Sutton, Jr., Licensed Ship Broker,
Buenos Aires. An intriguing document, dated
September 20, 1849, chartering the schooner
Rapide of Sweden for the benefit of Mess.
Zimmerman, Frazier, and Co. of Buenos Aires.
The schooner was to transport Mess.
Zimmerman, Frazier and Co. and their cargo to
San Francisco, for the consideration of “Four
Thousand Hard Silver Dollars.” Generally nice
condition with all writing legible, a portion at
bottom missing, including some signatures.
585Le Nouveau Monde. A company formed for
the purpose of working gold mines. This stock
certificate is for ten shares of 25 francs each, pay¬
able to the bearer. This company was “Consti¬
tuted according to the Law of France, by Acts
dated 25th May, 1850, and 21” August, 1851, de¬
posited at Paris, and duly registered and pub¬
lished.” . 275
South Fork Canal Company of Placerville, El
Dorado County, California. Stock certificate for
one share of the Capital stock, at an issue price of
$100 per share. The owners name is not filled in,
suggesting that this was payable to the bearer.
Dated December 9, 1852, signed by A.T. Taylor,
Secretary and B.F. Keene, President. Delightful
central vignette of a large safe with a dog guard¬
ing the key, outdoors with the sun setting (or ris¬
ing) behind mountains in the background. . 665
Interesting Historical Newspapers
Four-page issue ofjames Gordon Bennett’s New
York Evening Chronicle, our choice ofissues, sum¬
mer, autumn, and early winter of 1837, in the
height of the “Hard Times” economic era. Many
advertisements (including by Lewis Feucht-
wanger, who issued tokens), news items, etc.
Copies originally deposited with the Library of
Congress, then later deaccessioned and through
a secured route acquired by QDB for Iris research
archives. Each issue is very rare, perhaps even one
ofa kind. Single issue, $24 (plus $4 shipping); 25
different issues, $420 post-paid. We have about
150 issues on hand totally, all different; New York
American, from the following year, 1838, also ex
Library of Congress; many advertisements, not
yet checked by the time this notice goes to press;
same prices as preceding.
Cincinnati Gazette, 1863, four-page issue with doz¬
ens of advertisements, news about the Civil War,
etc. Single issue, $30 (plus $4 shipping); 25 dif¬
ferent issues, $500 post-paid, 100 different issues,
January to June 1863, $1,400.
“Collection” of 19th-century newspapers from the
archives of QDB, dates circa 1825 to 1864, New
York City, Cincinnati, and Concord, NH, all
different, a wide selection of years (no single is¬
sue of a given paper will be dated within three
months of another issue of the same paper), ad¬
vertisements, etc. , including at least three of Civil
War dates. Mosdy ex Library of Congress. All are
scarce, some may be unique or nearly so. Collec¬
tion of 10 different for $229, plus $4 shipping.
Order “Dave’s Newspaper Collection.” Single
issue, $24 (plus $4 shipping); 25 different issues,
$420 post-paid.
Bicknell’s Counterfeit Detectors
Bicknell’s Counterfeit Detectors Fine condition.
Breaking up what may be the largest run in pri¬
vate hands. Wonderful research and study archive.
Each issue describes notes issued by banks and
gives warnings about counterfeits, etc. 10 differ¬
ent $725; 50 different $3,450. Prices include post¬
age. Subject to availability and prior sale.
Gold Rush Bonanza!
We have on hand a few original stock mining shares
in the Anglo-Califomia Gold Mining Company,
registered on November 5, 1851. These stock
certificates were actually used, bear serial num¬
bers, and were issued in 1852. The approximate
dimensions are 8 1/2” wide, and 7 1/2” high.
Original stock certificates sold to finance adven¬
turing in the gold fields of California, and dated
before 1853, are few and far between, and in our
search for such things — for a display we are put¬
ting together, which includes an example of the
piece we are offering here - our luck has been al¬
most, but not quite, zero. Now comes this little
cache, said to have been found in a castle in En¬
gland. However, the seller of this marvelous
group hastened to add, “whether this was true or
just salesmanship, we cannot know!” No matter,
these items are nice for framing - perhaps together
with a Gold Rush coin? Offered, for each, $125,
or buy two for $235 the pair.
1896 $500.00 Northern Pacific Railway Company
gold bond, 10 x 14 1/2 inches, plus attached cou¬
pons, 27 or more, punch cancelled. Payable FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS IN GOLD COIN.
Three vignettes across the top, the left and right
being Native Americans (one with a bow and ar¬
rows, the other with a calumet), the center being
larger and showing a volcanic-style (a la Shasta or
Rainier) mountain with pine trees and an expanse
of prairie in the foreground. Ideal for framing and
display. Printed by the American Bank Note
Company. Issued in the day when a dollar was
worth a dollar, and in gold . 100
The Northern Pacific was the first of the Northern
transcontinental fines, the N. P., was chartered by
an act of Congress signed by President Lincoln on
July 2, 1864. Construction ofa fine to connect the
head of the Great Lakes with Portland, Ore., was
started in 1870 and completed in 1883. The com¬
pany presendy operates 6700 miles of the fine, ex¬
tending from St. Paul-Minneapolis and
Duluth-Superior to Seatde, Tacoma and Pordand,
and owns a one-half interest in the Burlington
Lines and The Spokane, Portland & Seattle.
1906 $1,000.00. The Snohomish Valley Railway
Company bond, 10x14 inches, plus 90 attached
coupons. Green printing primarily — in the tradi¬
tional “money color.” Payable ONE THOU¬
SAND DOLLARS IN GOLD COIN. The top
center of the bond has an engraving of a train at¬
tached to catenary cables. At the top left is seen a
prairie town with mountains in the background.
The top right is a giant redwood tree with a
woman about to walk through a wagon-size tun¬
nel cut through it. These were issued by the Se¬
curity Bank Note Company of Philadelphia.
Another great framing item . 49
1 92 1 $ 1 ,000.00 Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway
Company gold bond, 10 x 14 inches, ornate gold
border, vignette of two locomotives under full
steam, workers on separate tracks, etc. Payable ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS IN GOLD COIN.
With 37 coupons on a separate but attached sheet,
each coupon having a steam engine vignette and
gold overprinting. Printed by the American Bank
Note Company. Another bond from the age of
gold. Such gold obligations were later declared in¬
valid by Uncle Sam. A great display item . 49
“DAYS OF GOLD SPECIAL.” THREE gold-
payable bonds, one each of the above three, the
trio, regularly $198, for . 179
“Welcome nugget” color lithograph, circa 1880s,
issued as a poster and labeled by the T.C. Will¬
iams Company, Virginia, tobacco manufacturers.
Depicted is a gold miner standing holding an un¬
believable large nugget, with scenes of mining
operations in the background. Two versions, one
tall and rectangular measuring 13 inches high by
6-1/2 inches wide, at $199, the other square, mea¬
suring 10-1/2 inches high by 10-1/2 inches wide,
at $249. The square version depicts a few more
background details. Order singly or as a pair —
certainly a nice “go-with” item for any display of
California-related gold!
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The Coin Collector # August 19, 2002
Just Purchased at
COLONIALS
Lord Baltimore Shilling
No date. Maryland. Lord Baltimore shilling.
Breen-64. AU-50 (PCGS). An attractive ex¬
ample of this rarity with light gray surfaces and
traces of lustre. Some weakness is evident and
results from die buckling. Highly desirable and
seldom encountered, despite the appearance of a
very small group on the market several months
ago . 19,500
1787 Connecticut. Horned Bust. EF-40+.
Lovely surfaces with delightful medium brown
toning. Very uneven strike, weak at upper obverse
and lower reverse. The surfaces are choice qual¬
ity . 599
1787 Fugio. New Haven Restrike. Copper.
AU-55 (PCGS). Light olive-brown surfaces with
deeper toning around peripheral devices. ... 650
HALF CENTS
1834 B-l, C-l. MS-62 BN (PCGS). Fully lustrous
and sharply struck. The obverse has intermingled
olive brown and darker steel while the reverse is
fully steel with traces of blue. A superb example
at this grade level . 325
LARGE CENTS
1826/5 Overdate. N-8. EF-40 (ICG). EAC grade
slighdy less. Pleasing medium to dark brown with
only a few very minor imperfections. Traces of
lustre remain visible. The features of the overdate
are clearly visible . 735
SMALL CENTS
1883 MS-64 RB (NGC). Sharply struck with vir¬
tually full light orange lustre . 279
1934 MS-67 RD (PCGS). Fully brilliant with frosty
lustre . 225
NICKEL THREE-CENT
_ PIECES _
1871 MS-65 (PCGS). A pristine gem quality ex¬
ample with brilliant light gray lustre. The surfaces
are exceptionally nice without spots or other im¬
perfections. Light clash marks are visible on both
sides. Just 11 finer examples have been certified
by PCGS . 995
Superb Gem 1879 Three-Cent Piece
Set Registry™ Quality
1879 MS-67 (PCGS). An outstanding gem quality
example with brilliant light gray lustre. This ex¬
ample is very sharply struck, especially for a Mint
State example. The obverse is satiny while the
reverse has very slighdy prooflike surface. Tied for
finest certified by PCGS. An extremely important
opportunity for the connoisseur . 4,950
1889 MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely example of this fi¬
nal three-cent nickel denomination. Fully lus¬
trous with soft frosty surfaces and very faint
champagne toning over light gray . 595
SILVER THREE-CENT
_ PIECES _
1852 MS-65 (PCGS). Very' sharply struck with
frosty lustre and attractive ivory surfaces. A splash
of gold is noted on the reverse. This is a pleasing
gem example for the connoisseur . 829
Mint State 1868 Silver
Three-Cent Piece
1868 MS-63 (PCGS). Slighdy prooflike with very
light champagne toning over brilliant silver surfaces.
A scarce date in Mint State preservation . 1,695
_ NICKELS _
1882 MS-64 (NGC). Boldly struck with brilliant
light gray lustre. An attractive coin for your type
collection . 279
1883 Shield. MS-65 (NGC). A sensational gem
example with brilliant light gray lustre . 650
1883 Shield. MS-64 (PCGS). Fully lustrous with
brilliant light gray surfaces . 295
1883 No CENTS. MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck
with brilliant light gray lustre. A most attractive
gem example . 875
1883 No CENTS. MS-65 (NGC). Sharply struck
with bright nickel gray lustre . 245
1896 MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with brilliant
light gray lustre and very faint champagne toning.
This is an elusive date among coins of this design
type . 365
1909 MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully bril¬
liant with light gray lustre. This issue has the low¬
est PCGS population of any Liberty nickel after
1898 . 239
1912-S MS-63 (PCGS). A choice Mint State ex¬
ample of this scarce issue. Attractive golden ton¬
ing is present over satiny lustre. The only San
Francisco Mint Liberty nickel and first of the de¬
nomination to be struck at that facility. ... 1,295
1913 Type 1. MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck with
light gray and gold lustre . 259
1913 Type 1. MS-65 (PCGS). Light gold toning
over brilliant lustre . 139
1 9 14— S MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example with lus¬
trous fight gray surfaces . 495
Gem Matte Proof 1915 Nickel
1915 Matte Proof-66 (PCGS). A brilliant Matte
Proof example with fight nickel gray surfaces and
hints of pale gold toning. Extremely sharply struck
as are all examples in this format. Exceptional sur¬
faces with amazing eye appeal . 2,150
1917 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant lustre with fight
champagne toning. Slightly weak central obverse
and reverse . 195
Lustrous 1918/7-D Nickel
1918/7-D AU-55 (PCGS). Light gray with attrac¬
tive gold toning and considerable remaining lus¬
tre. Although not fully struck, this is a highly
desirable example seldom encountered in such
quality . 15,500
1931-S MS-65 (PCGS). Highly attractive with bril¬
liant light gray lustre and wisps of pale gold ton¬
ing. This is the only issue bearing the date. 289
Gem Proof 1936 Buffalo Nickel
Brilliant Mirrored Surfaces
1936 Type II. Proof-66 Brilliant (PCGS). An
incredible gem example with brilliant bluish gray
surfaces. Very slight cameo contrast . 2,850
DIMES
Mint State 1836 Dime
1836 JR-3, Rarity-3. MS-63 (NGC). Sharply
struck and fully brilliant with satiny silver lustre.
An outstanding example for the grade . 1,650
Gem 1853 No Arrows Dime
1853 No Arrows. MS-65 (NGC). An amazing
gem quality example of this rare date with fully
brilliant and highly lustrous surfaces. Very
sharply struck. This is a very low-mintage issue
with just 95,000 coins produced. NGC has only
certified 15 examples at this grade level with 12
finer . 3,195
1859-0 MS-60 (PCGS). Very slightly prooflike
with bright silver lustre. Sharply struck . 295
1897-0 F-12 (ANACS). Natural light gray sur¬
faces. An attractive example of this scarce date and
properly graded by ANACS . 289
1908-S MS-62 (NGC). Mostly brilliant with light
wisps of gold toning. A pleasing example and elu¬
sive in this quality . 425
1911 AU-58 (ANACS). Brilliant with nearly com¬
plete lustre and peripheral gold toning . 85
1916 Mercury. MS-67 (PCGS). This superb gem
is sharply struck and has frosty silver lustre. Vir¬
tually full band detail is visible on the reverse. This
is the finest (and only) non-full bands example of
this date certified by PCGS, although a number
of similar and higher grade coins have been cer¬
tified with full bands . 895
Important 1916-D Mercury Dime
1916-D Mercury. EF-45 (NGC). Pale gray toning
over attractive silver surfaces. Considerable lustre
remains visible. This is an extremely important
opportunity for the advanced collector . 3,395
1921-D AU-50 (PCGS). Pleasing silver sur¬
faces intermingled with delightful iridescent
toning . 875
Mint State 1926-S Mercury Dime
1926-S MS-62 FB (NGC). Brilliant with frosty
white lustre. A sharply struck example with com¬
pletely split bands on the reverse. An elusive is¬
sue . 1,895
1926- S AU-50 (PCGS). Light gray surfaces with
considerable lustre . 465
1927- D MS-64 (PCGS). An extremely attractive
example with light gold and iridescent toning on
the obverse and deeper golden brown on the re¬
verse . 495
1941 Proof-66 (PCGS). An absolutely lovely gem
Proof example with bright silver mirrored sur¬
faces. This is a truly exciting example that is cer¬
tain to please the connoisseur . 435
1940 Proof-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with deeply mir¬
rored fields . 395
1942 Proof-65 (PCGS). A lovely example with
deep prooflike fields . 385
TWENTY-CENT PIECES
1876 MS-62 (PCGS). A brilliant gem with radiant
lustre and attractive surfaces. Frosty devices char¬
acterize both sides with tobacco toning at the stars
to the left ofMiss Liberty. Nuances of soft amber
brush the fields of the obverse while the reverse
is overwhelmingly white . 925
QUARTERS
1842-0 Large Date. AU-58 (NGC). An out¬
standing piece for this grade level. Wonderful
bright lustre with highly pleasing surfaces. Lovely
pools of iridescent blue at the right obverse
blended with rich gold throughout. Relatively
sharp detail of the devices for this type. ... 1,250
1853-0 Arrows and Rays. AU-55(ANACS). A
gorgeous specimen with bright silver surfaces and
full radiant lustre. Great detail for this grade level
with hints of faint burgundy iridescence through¬
out the reverse fields. Orange-rose and gold high¬
light the upper right obverse and Miss Liberty.
Considerably scarcer than the Philadelphia Mint
issue of this design . 1,395
1872 MS-61 (NGC). Brilliant with highly pleasing
deep rich gold throughout. Somewhat weakly
struck at the head which is not uncommon for
this issue. Although the lustre is slightly subdued
by the heavy toning, the warm, yet bold, hue of
this piece makes it a fine gem . 735
1891-S MS-64 (NGC). A lovely example with
brilliant white lustre. The obverse is slightly
prooflike while the reverse has frosty lustre. 895
1896 MS-64 (PCGS). An outstanding example at
this grade level with extraordinarily sharp design
features. Fully brilliant obverse with bright silver
lustre. The reverse lustre is subdued by golden
brown toning . . . 695
1903-0 AU-53 (ANACS). A fine selection with
bright silver surfaces, delightful lustre, and nice
detail for this grade level.. Subtle amber toning
graces both sides while iridescent golden bronze
hugs the obverse legend and devices. While mi¬
nor points of rub are apparent, nothing detracts
significantly from this piece . 279
1909-D MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with sharp design
features and wisps of very fight toning . 350
Lustrous 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter
1916 Standing Liberty. AU-50 (PCGS). Excep¬
tional quality with bright silver lustre. Sharply
struck although without full head details. This
example possesses a high degree of aesthetic ap¬
peal and appears fully Mint State at first glance.
Sure to please the specialist . 5,995
Desirable 1916 Standing
Liberty Quarter
1916 Standing Liberty. EF-45 (PCGS). Attractive
quality with lustrous silver surfaces and hints of very
light toning. Traces of peripheral gold toning are
visible, especially on the reverse. An important
opportunity for the advanced collector . 5,495
Gem 1917 Type 1 Quarter
1917 Type 1. MS-66 FH (PCGS). An outstand¬
ing gem example with sharp design features and
lovely frosty lustre. This fully brilliant gem is sure
to please the connoisseur. This design type was
only minted in 1916 and 1917. Due to the rarity
of those dated 1916, this latter issue is a popular
choice among type collectors . 1 ,995
1917 Type II. AU-58 (NGC). A brilliant example
with radiant lustre and gorgeous white surfaces.
Typical of this issue, the head and some of the
shield rivets lack detail. A beautiful example for
this grade . 129
Desirable 1918/7-S Quarter
1918/7-S VF-25 (NGC). Highly attractive with
natural light gray surfaces. This example has con¬
siderable eye appeal. Often found on want lists
and seldom offered in this grade range. ... 3,350
1923-S AU-58. Sharply struck with light silver
lustre and peripheral gold toning. A lovely ex¬
ample of this key-date issue . 625
Set Registry™ Quality
1927-D MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding gem ex¬
ample with brilliant silvery white lustre and sharp
design elements. Approximately 90% full head de¬
tails are visible although the southwest portion of the
shield is weakly defined. Such is typical of most coins
from this design type. Tied for finest non-full head
certified by PCGS with just eight similar full head
coins certified by this service . 1 ,395
Scarce 1927-S Quarter
1927- S EF-45 (NGC). Light gray surfaces with con¬
siderable lustre remaining. This scarce issue is gen¬
erally found in very low circulated grades.
Examples grading Very Fine or higher are seldom
encountered. An important opportunity. . 1,595
1928- S MS-66 (PCGS). This is a sensational gem
example with fully brilliant silver lustre and
splashes oflovely iridescent toning along the bor¬
ders, especially on the reverse. Quite sharply
struck with two-thirds head detail visible. A few
shield rivets are poorly defined as usual . 939
1929- S MS-66 (PCGS). A superb gem example
with fully brilliant and natural fight silver lustre
accented by splashes ofiridescent toning about the
peripheries. Typical strike with approximately
half of the head details visible. A few shield rivets
are lacking detail . 839
Gem 1930 Quarter Dollar
Full Head Details
1930 MS-66 FH (PCGS). Outstanding quality
with frosty white lustre and a trace of gold ton¬
ing along the reverse border . 1 ,595
1934-D MS-64 (PCGS). Virtually gem quality
with frosty white lustre. The mintmark has a
doubled appearance, however, this is due to strik¬
ing characteristics and not a feature of die manu¬
facture . 695
Set Registry™ Quality
1937-D MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant gem with
nearly pristine surfaces and full white frosty lus¬
tre. A highly attractive example. Only five finer
examples have been certified by PCGS . 345
1937-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant frosty surfaces
with outstanding lustre. Aside from an extremely
faint arc of golden bronze toning extending from
Washington’s neck, this example is exceptionally
white . 159
1940-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with gleaming
lustre and frosty surfaces. Sporadic touches of very
subtle toning in the obverse fields are noted un¬
der magnification. Overall, a highly pleasing
piece . 265
HALF DOLLARS
Mint State 1806 Half Dollar
1806 Pointed 6. Overton-116. Rarity-3. MS-62
(PCGS). Deeply toned with lilac and light blue ob¬
verse. The reverse is mostly lighter gold with periph¬
eral lilac and blue. Full lustre remains beneath the
toning. Highly attractive. This is an important op¬
portunity for the advanced collector . 9,950
1 826 AU-53. Natural fight gray with hints ofattrac-
tive blue toning . 219
1842 Small Date. WB-102. AU-55 (ANACS). A
wonderful example with bright silver surfaces and
nice lustre. A ring of deep merlot and gold
blended with dark marine blue hugs the rim. A
few minor imperfections in the fields. Overall, a
lovely specimen . 419
1847 AU-55. Nearly complete lustre is subdued by
pleasing golden brown toning . 169
1853-0 Arrows and Rays. AU-55 (PCGS). A
highly pleasing piece with lovely grayish silver
surfaces and impressive lustre on the reverse. A
golden hue radiates from the depths of the obverse
under fight. Two minor die imperfections are
noted at the rim: between the eleventh and
twelfth stars of the obverse and through the “E”
of “AMERICA.” . 1,295
Choice Mint State 1861 Half Dollar
1861 MS-64 (PCGS). An amazing example of this
Civil War issue with brilliant silvery white lustre.
Very sharply struck and with exceptional eye ap¬
peal. Just shy of gem level due to a few faint hair¬
lines on the reverse . 2,295
1877-S AU-55 (PCGS). Virtually complete lustre
with natural fight gray surfaces and faint iridescent
toning along the borders . 239
Gem 1894-S Half Dollar
1894-S MS-63 (PCGS). This example is extremely
sharply struck with full hair details over Liberty’s
head and sharp design elements on the reverse.
The devices on both sides are lustrous with
slightly prooflike fields. A lovely example with
considerable eye appeal . 1 ,495
1915-S VF-35. Natural silver surfaces . 79
Wonderful Gem 1916 Half Dollar
First Year of the
Liberty Walking Design
1916 MS-66 (PCGS). Very sharply struck with sat¬
iny lustre and light iridescent toning. This is the
first year ofissue and a wonderful example for the
connoisseur . 2,950
Mint State 1919-S Half Dollar
1919-S MS-61 (NGC). Fully brilliant with silver
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lustre. This example has a satiny appearance and
is more sharply struck than usual. A scarce issue
in Mint State preservation . 3,750
Mint State 1920-D Half Dollar
1920-D MS-61 (NGC). A brilliant Mint State ex¬
ample with satiny white lustre. Seldom encoun¬
tered in Mint State condition . 1 ,995
1934-D MS-63 (PCGS). A fully brilliant example
with excellent eye appeal . 235
1936 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 269
1937- D MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant, sharply struck
example . 879
1938- D MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with
bright silver lustre. An important opportunity for
the advanced collector . 975
1939- S MS-66 (PCGS). This is a lovely gem ex¬
ample with brilliant white lustre . 325
1941 Proof-62 (PCGS). Lightly mirrored silver sur¬
faces . 329
1943-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 279
1943- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and highly attrac¬
tive . 419
1944- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 265
1944-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with very light
ivory lustre . 679
SILVER DOLLARS
Near Mint State 1799 Dollar
1799 Normal Date. BB-166. AU-58 (PCGS).
Highly attractive with satiny light gray lustre
and splashes of champagne toning. Seldom en¬
countered at this grade level. We have seen
many similar examples offered as full Mint State
coins . 13,500
1841 AU-55. Deep bluish gray toning with sharp
design elements. An attractive example of this is¬
sue. Subtle engraving on the reverse reads “18th
birthday 1873.” . 419
1878 8 Tailfeathers. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with
very light peripheral iridescence . 165
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. MS-64
(PCGS). Brilliant . 229
1878- S MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with bril¬
liant silver surfaces and exceptional aesthetic ap¬
peal . 915
1879- CC Normal Mintmark. AU-50
(ANACS). A lovely example with frosty silver
lustre. Subde hints of very light toning are present
along the borders . 1,150
Gem 1880-CC Morgan Dollar
1880- CC MS-66 (PCGS). A fully brilliant gem
with slightly prooflike fields . 2,895
1881 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 119
Gem 1881-0 Morgan Dollar
1881- 0 MS-65 (PCGS). A fully brilliant gem with
satiny white lustre. A lovely example for the con¬
noisseur . 1,750
1882 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1882- CC MS-66 (PCGS). A fully brilliant gem
example with outstanding lustre . 1,325
1883- CC MS-66 (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬
ample with fully brilliant lustre and very slight
traces of gold toning along the borders . 695
1883- S AU-58. Brilliant silver lustre with a hint of
peripheral gold toning . 279
1884- S AU-58 (PCGS). An exceptional example
with nearly complete silver lustre . 1,750
1887/6 MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant lustre with
light gold toning along the border . 685
1891-CC MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply
struck with frosty white lustre . 685
Gem 1892 Silver Dollar
1892 MS-65 (PCGS). Wonderful quality with ex¬
tremely sharp design elements and frosty white
luster. Both obverse and reverse have attractive
iridescent toning along the borders . 4,350
1892-CC MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant white surfaces
with mirrored fields. A delightful example. 935
1893 EF-40 (NGC). Natural light gray surfaces and
very attractive for the grade. Hard to locate when
you want one . 209
1896-0 AU-53 (PCGS). Virtually complete lustre
with light gray surfaces . 245
Choice Mint State 1896-S Dollar
1896- S MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with
frosty silver lustre and delightful pale gold ton¬
ing . 2,950
1897- S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with very light
peripheral toning . 99
Mint State 1901 Silver Dollar
1901 MS-60 (NGC). A lovely Mint State example
with fully brilliant silver lustre. This is an elusive
issue in Mint State quality . 1,650
1903-0 MS-64 (PCGS). A satiny Mint State ex¬
ample with light champagne toning on the re-
1904 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant. A scarce
date . 595
Mint State 1904-S Silver Dollar
1904-S MS-63 (PCGS). An outstanding choice
Mint State example with fully brilliant white sur¬
faces and slightly prooflike fields . 2,250
1927- D MS-62 (NGC). Brilliant with satiny silver
lustre. An excellent combination of quality and
price . 195
1928- S MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck with full
silver brilliance and satiny lustre . 359
Gem 1934-D Silver Dollar
1934- D MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely gem specimen
with satiny white lustre and very faint champagne
toning . 2,095
1935- S MS-64 (PCGS). This is an exceptional
example for the grade with brilliant white lustre.
Very sharply struck and highly attractive. ... 509
TRADE DOLLARS
Mint State 1876-CC Trade Dollar
1876-CC Type I/II. MS-61 (NGC). Highly at¬
tractive with brilliant silver lustre and light gold
toning along the borders. The surfaces are satiny.
This is an extremely important opportunity. The
specialist will recognize this as a very elusive issue
in any Mint State grade . 5,495
GOLD DOLLARS
1876 MS-63 (PCGS). Highly attractive with light
yellow gold lustre and prooflike fields. Slightly
weak at upper obverse. An important issue from
our centennial year . 1,195
Gem Mint State 1881 Gold Dollar
1881 MS-67 (PCGS). This sensational gem example
has deep yellow gold lustre with a ring of lighter
greenish gold along the borders. Very sharply struck
and with amazing aesthetic appeal . 4,350
QUARTER EAGLES
Important 1834 Quarter Eagle
1834 Large Head. AU-58 (NGC). This is a very
scarce variety with broken M in AMERICA.
Light yellow gold with hints of green. Slightly
prooflike around the devices . 1,495
Gem 1850 Quarter Eagle
The Only Gem Certified by PCGS
Set Registry™ Quality
1850 MS-65 (PCGS). Extremely sharp with bold
obverse and reverse design elements. Obverse and
reverse have exceptional frosty yellow gold lustre
with pristine surfaces. Although considered a
common date from a mintage of 252,923 coins,
gem quality examples are almost non-existent. In
fact, this is the single finest example graded by
PCGS, the only MS-65 coin . 16,950
Choice Mint State
1911-D Quarter Eagle
1911-D MS-64 (PCGS). Highly attractive and very
sharply struck. This lovely example features an
extremely sharp mintmark. Very light yellow gold
with soft, frosty lustre . 17,550
THREE-DOLLAR GOLD
PIECES
Gem 1859 Three-Dollar Gold
1859 MS-65 (PCGS). An absolutely stunning gem
example with brilliant and frosty yellow gold lus¬
tre. This is a very scarce issue with a low PCGS
population . 19,500
HALF EAGLES
Choice Mint State 1835 $5
1835 MS-63 (PCGS). This is a most attractive ex¬
ample with brilliant light yellow lustre and a
trace of green. A sharply struck example. An
outstanding example for the date or type collec¬
tor . 8,195
1848 AU-53 (PCGS). Very sharply struck with
brilliant light yellow gold lustre and just a trace of
faint orange toning. A scarcer date . 595
1893-S AU-58 (PCGS). Sharply struck with bril¬
liant yellow gold lustre . 225
Gem 1902-S Half Eagle
1902-S MS-65 (PCGS). A sharply struck gem
example with brilliant yellow gold lustre. Vir¬
tually perfect surfaces. A coin for the connois¬
seur . 3,250
_ EAGLES _
1902-S MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck and highly
lustrous with bright yellow gold surfaces. ... 675
Choice Mint State 1906-S Eagle
Set Registry™ Quality
1906-S MS-63 (PCGS). This is a wonderful ex¬
ample at this grade level with sharp design features
and brilliant fight yellow gold lustre. PCGS has
only grade eight MS-63 examples of this scarce
date with another eight coins in higher grades. An
extremely important opportunity for the special¬
ist . 2,995
Mint State 1907 Wire Edge $10
1907 Periods. Wire Edge. Breen-7096. MS-
61 (PCGS). Fully lustrous yellow gold with sat¬
iny surfaces. This is a lovely example with
highly attractive surfaces for the grade. This
Indian design was prepared by Augustus Saint-
Gaudens, with the Periods design truly reflect¬
ing his vision. Later issues were modified by
Charles Barber. As Walter Breen pointed out in
his Complete Encyclopedia, “Saint-Gaudens
standing-eagle device is splendid in its original
form, reminiscent of late Egyptian and early
Roman work at its best, though it is seen in
untampered form only in the rare experimen¬
tal pieces 7094-96.” . 14,950
DOUBLE EAGLES
Gem 1904 Double Eagle
1904 MS-65 (PCGS). Very sharply struck with
frosty yellow gold lustre. An exceptional gem
example for the connoisseur . 3,195
Gem 1906 Double Eagle
Set Registry™ Quality
1906 MS-65 (PCGS). A wonderful gem example
with brilliant yellow gold and hints of pinkish
toning. Very sharply struck and highly lustrous
with satiny surfaces. Just four examples have been
certified by PCGS with a single finer MS-66 grade
coin . 15,950
1915-S MS-64 (PCGS). Light yellow gold with
frosty lustre . 739
Gem 1924 Double Eagle
1924 MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck with satiny
light yellow gold lustre. A wonderful gem for the
date or type collector . 2,750
1925 MS-64 (PCGS). An exceptional example for
the date or type collector. Frosty yellow gold with
a hint of pink . 675
Desirable 1925-S Double Eagle
1925-S AU-58 (NGC). An important opportunity
to acquire a lustrous yellow gold example of this
scarce issue . 3,850
COMMEMORATIVE
_ SILVER _
1900 Lafayette dollar. MS-60 (ANACS). A
pleasing example with brilliant lustre and pale
gold toning . 679
1921 Alabama 2X2. MS-64 (PCGS). A wonder¬
ful example with bright silver lustre. Very sharply
struck. An important opportunity for the com¬
memorative aficionado . 1,050
1937-D Boone. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant
with outstanding aesthetic appeal . 299
1935 Connecticut. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant
with lovely silver lustre . 235
1922 Grant. MS-63 (PCGS). Outstanding quality
with bright silver lustre and very fight splashes of
gold toning . 165
1925 Lexington. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant with
exceptional satiny surfaces . 199
1928 Oregon Trail. (PCGS). Brilliant . 295
1937-D Oregon Trail. MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lus¬
trous with outstanding eye appeal. Mostly brilliant
with lovely pale gold and iridescent toning. 275
1925 Stone Mountain. MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply
struck with soft frosty white lustre . 99
COMMEMORATIVE
_ GOLD _
1903 Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson. MS-60
(ANACS). Lustrous yellow gold with hints of
orange toning on the devices . 465
1926 Sesquicentemiial $2.50. AU-55 (NGC). Lus¬
trous fight yellow gold . 319
PATTERNS
Superb Proof 1879 Washlady Dime
Finest Certified by PCGS
1879 Washlady dime. Pollock-1777, Judd-
1584. Rarity-6. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). Sil¬
ver. Reeded edge. This is a stunning superb gem
Proof example with deeply mirrored fields and
highly lustrous devices. Miss Liberty has brilliant
silver lustre framed by lovely iridescent toning.
The reverse is attractively blended with lilac, blue
and iridescent toning, fighter at the center. The
finest example certified by PCGS, and the only
coin at this grade level . 22,750
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History Comes to Life: Collecting Historical Letters & Documents (hrdbd)
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